§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence if the security arrangements made to safeguard Polaris missile nuclear warheads during transit between nuclear establishments and Polaris submarine bases have been strengthened in recent years.
§ Mr. MasonArrangements for nucleat weapon security during transit are kept under continuing review and are revised as necessary.
§ Mr. Newensasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that the security arrangements made to safeguard Polaris missile nuclear warheads during transit between nuclear establishments and Polaris submarine bases are adequate; and when these were last reviewed.
§ Mr. MasonI am fully satisfied with the existing arrangements, which are kept under continuing review.