§ 4. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Minister of Defence to what extent German technicians are in control of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Sergeant missile sites in Europe.
§ Mr. ThorneycroftI can, of course, accept no responsibility for the arrangements between two foreign Governments. I am, however, informed that German technicians are being trained to handle 1309 the Sergeant delivery system and that the warheads will remain in United States custody.
§ Mr. AllaunIs not the position now that the German forces have been quipped with these American missiles, have been trained in their use, and probably know where the nuclear warheads are stored, nearby, by the American forces? Is not this an exceedingly dangerous position?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftI do not want to pursue this point. I have no responsibility in this matter whatever.