Written question asked by David Leslie Taylor (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 July 1999. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 July 1999 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, if he will make a statement on the Anglo-Italian Summit. - Inc ref to joint declarations, copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. David Taylor: To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the Anglo-Italian Summit. [92763] The Prime Minister: I was pleased to host the British-Italian Summit on 19 and 20 July. This is the first such Summit to take place since 1995. In addition to Heads of Government, the Summit brought together Foreign, Defence and Industry Ministers, allowing us to develop and broaden our dialogue with one of our key partners in Europe. The Summit produced three joint declarations on strengthening European Defence Capabilities; a proposal for action from our two Governments on a new European Social Agenda; and reform of the European Commission. Copies have been placed in the Library. The Summit highlighted the congruence of views between Britain and Italy on these and a number of other issues, and specifically identified areas where Britain and Italy would work together, for example defence industry restructuring and energy liberalisation.

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