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Written question asked by Lord Pearson of Rannoch (UK Independence Party) on Tuesday, 7 June 2016, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 June 2016. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 July 2016 on behalf of the Home Office.

European Gendarmerie Force

Question

To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 1 June (HL344), whether they gave their consent for the EU Gendarmerie Force to wear the EU emblem on their uniforms; if so, whether they plan to withdraw their consent; and if not, what representations they have made to the relevant authorities about the use of that emblem.

Answer

The European Gendarmerie Force comprises police forces with military status from Spain, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, and Poland. Its work relates to crisis management operations and it’s purpose is set out in the Treaty of Velsen and the Declaration of intent, both of which are available at: http://www.eurogendfor.org/organisation/what-is-eurogendfor.

The European Gendarmerie Force’s insignia differs from the EU’s flag or branding. The UK does not participate in the European Gendarmerie Force and in the event that it ever sought permission to operate in the UK that would require the agreement of the appropriate authorities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL535
Session
2016-17
Attachment
declaration-of-intent.; establishing-the-eurogendfor-treaty.
Related items
European Gendarmerie Force
Wednesday, 1 June 2016
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
European Union Uniforms European gendarmerie force Emblems
Link
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