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Written question asked by Steve Baker (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


European Defence Fund

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy for the UK not to participate in the European Defence Fund after the UK leaves the EU.

Answer

The UK/EU Political Declaration states that the UK and the EU will consider UK industry participation in European Defence Fund programmes in order to facilitate interoperability and to promote joint effectiveness of our armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
6359
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Brexit European Defence Fund
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk