European Parliament
President.
As the author is not present, Question No 8 lapses.
Question No 9 by Richard Howitt 
Subject: Proposed EU Agency for Defence Capability Development and Acquisition
What discussions have already taken place within the Council for the establishment of a proposed EU Agency for Defence Capability Development and Acquisition, in order to implement the quantity and quality of the EU’s military capacity? Does the President-in-Office of the Council plan any further initiatives on this issue?

