Written question asked by Michael Colvin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 February 2000. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 February 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what changes in European Union political institutions are planned in order to implement the common foreign and security policies agreed at the Helsinki European Council.

Answer: Mr. Colvin: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what changes in European Union political institutions are planned in order to implement the common foreign and security policies agreed at the Helsinki European Council. [109951] Mr. Vaz: The Helsinki European Council adopted conclusions and a report on strengthening the common European policy on security and defence. These do not address the roles of the institutions of the European Union.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 109951; 344 c588W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: EU common foreign and security policy EU institutions EU defence policy