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Cabinet External Relations and Defence Committee (ERD)
Terms of Reference
To consider policy and other matters relating to foreign affairs, international trade, development assistance, and defence.
Membership
Hon John Key
Hon Bill English
Hon Judith Collins
Hon David Carter
Hon Murray McCully (Chair)
Hon Tim Groser
Hon Dr Wayne Mapp
Hon Georgina te Heuheu
Relevant portfolios
Defence
Disarmerment and Arms Control
Foriegn Affairs
Police
Trade
Frequency
Meets fortnightly (alternating with meetings of the Cabinet Committee on Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations).
