§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with NATO on the defence of Europe with long-range missiles; and if he has any plans to locate a new missile base in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. PymThese matters are under consideration but no decisions have been taken. The present position is set out in the communiqués of the Eurogroup and the defence planning committee, copies of which have been placed in the Library.