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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston Excerpts
Monday 12th May 2014

(9 years, 12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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The agenda for the NATO summit is a matter for NATO members, not for the host country, to determine. From the discussions I have had with my NATO ministerial colleagues, I do not think there is any appetite for a NATO-Russia meeting during the course of the summit in Wales.

Baroness Stuart of Edgbaston Portrait Ms Gisela Stuart (Birmingham, Edgbaston) (Lab)
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What specific discussions have been had with Poland, which would play a significant part if there were an article 5 country attack, including about capacity and border security?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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I have regular discussions with my Polish counterpart and, as I mentioned a few moments ago, my hon. Friend the Minister responsible for international security strategy will travel to Poland on Wednesday for further such discussions.