Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 July 1998. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 23 July 1998.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether the United States Administration's decision to transfer 14 frigates to Turkey and 11 frigate to Greece over the next two years and to transfer to Turkey 72 advanced ground-to-ground missiles, with a range of 150 miles, has been discussed within NATO; and whether these weapons are expected to reduce the risk of conflict between these two NATO allies. [HL 2691]

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2691; 592 c125-6WA

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Defence equipment Greece USA NATO Turkey Guided weapons Frigates