All 1 Debates between Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Lord Astor of Hever

European Defence Agency

Debate between Lord Pearson of Rannoch and Lord Astor of Hever
Tuesday 23rd October 2012

(12 years, 2 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, it is an option; we are doing a review. As I said earlier, we will report back to the House as soon as possible.

Lord Pearson of Rannoch Portrait Lord Pearson of Rannoch
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My Lords, if the Minister and the Government had to choose between a row with our French partners and the lasting disengagement of the United States of America, which would they choose? When the Minister writes to the noble Lord, Lord Palmer, listing all the glorious achievements of this agency, will he commit to putting a copy of the letter in your Lordships’ Library?

Lord Astor of Hever Portrait Lord Astor of Hever
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My Lords, to answer the noble Lord’s first question, I try to be as diplomatic as I can in relations with both the United States and the French, and I would certainly not want to get involved in any disagreement.