§ 21. Mr. Trotterasked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he proposes to have with the United States of America and other NATO Governments following the signing of the SALT 125W II agreement with a view to ensuring the rapid introduction of a counter to the new SS20 missiles in Western Russia which are aimed at Western Europe and are excluded from the SALT II limitations.
§ Mr. PymThe Alliance has already been considering urgently what steps it needs to take to modernise and strengthen its long-range theatre nuclear forces. These discussions are continuing with the aim of reaching early agreement on a collective alliance programme.