HC Deb 13 December 1962 vol 669 c110W
Mr. Warbey

asked the Lord Privy Seal when he now anticipates that the Convention authorising the Armaments Control Agency of Western European Union to inspect privately-owned armaments establishments in the territories of Member-states will come into force.

Mr. P. Thomas

This Convention will enter into effect when ratified by all member Governments of Western European Union. So far, Belgium, the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom have ratified. In the remaining countries the process of ratification is in hand.

Mr. Warbey

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the staff of the Armaments Control Agency of Western European Union now includes experts in nuclear weapons and delivery systems.

Mr. P. Thomas

No.