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Lord Kennet
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether they consider that "coalitions of the willing" among NATO members may operate out of the NATO area without the authority of the United Nations Security Council. [HL2478]
Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean
Any NATO action would need to be in accordance with international law, but it is clear that not all operations would require a Security Council Resolution.