Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 27 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 29 November 2017. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 December 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
EU Defence Policy
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Irish counterpart on translating joint activity under the EU Battlegroup System into a replacement UN framework; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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The Ministry of Defence maintains a constructive dialogue with Ireland, including a successful visit by the Minister of State in the House of Lords, The right hon. The Earl Howe PC, to Dublin on 3 October. Discussions for maintaining and increasing our future co-operation have covered a range of topics, including potential future co-operation on UN operations. The exact nature of the UK's relationship with the EU and commitments post 2019, including EU Battlegroups, are to be determined as part of negotiations.
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- 115686
- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Republic of Ireland United Nations EU defence policy EU battlegroups
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