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# 91998E0082

**WRITTEN QUESTION No. 82/98 by Carlos ROBLES PIQUER to the Council. Information on technology from NATO** 
  
*Official Journal C 304 , 02/10/1998 P. 0030*

  

WRITTEN QUESTION E-0082/98 by Carlos Robles Piquer (PPE) to the Council (30 January 1998)

Subject: Information on technology from NATO

In reply to a question (E-1133/97) ((OJ C 82, 17.3.1998, p. 82. )) on the monitoring of NATO reports on technology, particularly with regard to aeronautical research, I received an answer to the effect that 'there does not exist any forum within the Council, nor is one envisaged in the future, for exchanging views with NATO organizations on this subject. It is not, therefore, foreseen that the Council would examine or monitor the reports referred to in the Question'.

As the Council is no doubt aware, the Commission has put forward a European Union strategy and a plan of action for defence related industries. Moreover, the Council recently considered the 'Bangemann Report' on the future of the aeronautical and aerospace industry. The Europe Bulletin (11 December 1997) also reports that 'Bangemann welcomes initiative by Bonn, Paris and London in view of greater integration of the aerospace industry'.

Can the Council say whether it will remain indifferent to technological information from NATO?

Answer (8 June 1998)

The Council confirms that NATO reports on technology have not been brought to its attention and that there is no forum for exchanging views with NATO on this subject. However Member States which are members both of the Union and NATO could, if they so wish, draw on these reports for elements which could be relevant for the discussion, within the Council, of the Commission communication on defence related industries.

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