HC Deb 22 June 1960 vol 625 cc390-1
4. Mr. Warbey

asked the Minister of Defence if he will make a comprehensive statement on British co-operation with the German Federal Republic in the development and production of armaments.

Mr. Watkinson

Full statements about co-operation with the German Federal Republic on the development and production of armaments have been made in recent months by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Aviation and myself. There is nothing new to add to these.

Mr. Warbey

Can the right hon. Gentleman state specifically the range of the surface-to-surface missile which is being developed jointly between this country and West Germany, and whether its range comes within the limits laid down for Western Germany in the Brussels Treaty as it stands at present?

Mr. Watkinson

I can certainly tell the hon. Gentleman that the Brussels Treaty has been, and will be, fully honoured. As to details about particular weapons, perhaps he will put a Question on the Order Paper.