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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 5 January 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 January 2018. It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Friday, 12 January 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


EU Battlegroups

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government plans to contribute to the EU Battlegroup planned for 2019.

Answer

In 2015, the UK made a provisional offer to be the Framework Nation for the EU Battlegroup in the second half of 2019. The UK will remain completely committed to European defence and security after we leave the European Union.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
121201
Session
2017-19
Related items
Points of Order
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons
Subjects
EU defence policy EU battlegroups
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk