Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether all activities being carried out by the United States National Security Agency at Menwith Hill and elsewhere in the United Kingdom and in British Overseas Territories are fully compatible with the European Union Common Foreign and Security Policy and with the Prime Minister's determination (as elaborated at St Malo a year ago) to promote European security; and whether the United Kingdom's European allies and fellow members of the European Union are aware of the nature of the activities of the United States National Security Agency. [HL 4671].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4671; 606 c189-90WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

European Union EU common foreign and security policy Military bases Security USA RAF Menwith Hill US National Security Agency