§ 13. Mr. BradyWhat steps he is taking to work towards the global elimination of nuclear weapons. [26107]
§ Mr. George RobertsonAs we made clear in our manifesto, we are committed to the global elimination of nuclear weapons. We shall press for multilateral negotiations towards mutual, balanced and verifiable reductions in nuclear weapons.
§ Mr. BradyI thank the Minister for that interesting response. While unstable and undemocratic regimes such as that in Iraq continue to hold weapons of mass destruction, is it not vital that we should retain an independent nuclear deterrent?
§ Mr. RobertsonThis Government were elected on a manifesto commitment to retain Trident, and we shall.