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Written question asked by Lord Beamish (Labour) on Thursday, 19 July 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 (named day). It was answered by Tobias Ellwood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Intelligence Services: International Cooperation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 80 of the July 2018 White Paper, The future relationship between the UK and the EU, Cm 9593, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on the operations of the Five Eyes intelligence alliance of UK involvement in EU operational planning.

Answer

The White Paper makes clear that the UK will continue to collaborate with European allies and partners on military and civilian operations around the world. Our Armed Forces are engaged in operations across the globe including with the EU. The UK has conducted this activity for many years alongside its long-standing commitments to the Five Eyes Intelligence enterprise. There are no indications that our proposed future relationship with the EU will have any effect on the Five Eyes relationship.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
166089
Session
2017-19
Related items
Subjects
Intelligence services International cooperation EU defence policy Brexit UK relations with EU
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