Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 10 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 March 2003 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on the EU's plan for strengthening the impact of the work being done by (a) the Satellite Centre and (b) the Institute for Security Studies; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the EU's plan for strengthening the impact of the work being done by (a) the Satellite Centre and (b) the Institute for Security Studies; and if he will make a statement. [102673] Mr. Mike O'Brien: I have been asked to reply. The UK wants to see both the Satellite Centre and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) make an effective contribution to the EU. We will consider any particular proposals put forward for the Satellite Centre. The Political and Security Committee has tasked the ISS with a work programme for 2003, reflecting the Council's priorities in external relations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 102673; 401 c632W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: EU common foreign and security policy EU Institute for Security Studies EU Satellite Centre
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk