Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party). It was answered by Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 April 2011.
EU and NATO: Peace in Europe
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the contribution by the European Union and its predecessors to peace in Europe compared with that of NATO.
- Answer
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My Lords, both the European Union and NATO have made invaluable and complementary contributions to peace in Europe. We do not consider it appropriate to compare the two as they serve different functions. While NATO has ensured, and continues to ensure, our security, there is more to peace than just security. It requires stability, shared values, economic development and political co-operation. The European Union has contributed that. We firmly intend to remain an active and committed member of both.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 727 c231
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- European Union Europe Peace NATO
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