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Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 11 July 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 July 2017. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


European Defence Agency

Question

Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the benefits and costs to the UK of membership of the European Defence Agency.

Answer

The European Defence Agency (EDA) has a key role in facilitating European cooperation on capability development in support of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy. EDA membership requires a financial contribution towards the Agency's budget; this currently amounts to £3.9 million for the UK. The UK benefits from EDA work through involvement in a range of projects and initiatives, and UK industry has access to EU opportunities and funding, especially in the area of research and technology.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL683
Session
2017-19
Subjects
European Defence Agency
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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