asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if his attention has been drawn to the existence of a defence group in any of the structures of the EC; if he has taken any steps to investigate whether reports that such a group exists are true; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Defence Group.
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Defence matters are not discussed by the Twelve as they lie outside the scope of European Political Co-operation as set out in the Single European Act. Following a claim in a recent newspaper report that such a group was operating within the Commission, assurances were sought and received from the Commission that no such group exists.