Those steps were clearly set out at the July NATO summit held in London. We set out the military essentials of the alliance. We then went on to illustrate the change, in particular by holding out the hand of co-operation to eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. Will my right hon. Although much consideration is being given to the military structure, the future of a body in which American members of Congress, Canadian Members of Parliament and European members can get together is of the greatest importance and is worthy of serious consideration.
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I certainly agree that such contacts, forming part of the political side of NATO's work, are extremely important. We have often raised this point. When I was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, I raised it when I visited the United States. The present Administration and the Reagan Administration before them, have taken as strict a line as Column 319 they can within United States law to ensure that such contributions are not given in a way that could help the outrages about which the right hon. Gentleman is concerned.