HC Deb 25 June 1952 vol 502 c2235
34. Mr. Sorensen

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what are the weapons of mass destruction that will be brought before the United Nations Disarmament Commission by the representative of Her Majesty's Government with a view to proposals for their elimination by general agreement.

Mr. Nutting

As my right hon. and learned Friend informed the hon. Gentleman on 19th May, the stage of the Disarmament Commission to investigate measures to eliminate weapons of mass destruction, has still to be reached.

Mr. Sorensen

Surely before that stage there should be some consideration of what are the specific weapons of mass destruction? Could the hon. Gentleman say what are the weapons of mass destruction to be considered by the Commission?

Mr. Nutting

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary gave a full answer to that Question and other Questions on 19th May. I can only repeat to the hon. Gentleman that the stage at which the weapons of mass destruction will be considered has not yet been reached. It would, therefore, be a little premature to give the House any facts on that matter.