HC Deb 07 November 1979 vol 973 c208W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Lord Privy Seal what consultations he has had with his NATO colleagues concerning the proposed SALT III negotiations.

Mr. Hurd

There are continuing consultations within NATO on nuclear arms limitation, including those which might arise in a SALT III negotiation.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Lord Privy Seal what consultations he has had with the United States Government regarding the proposed SALT III negotiations.

Mr. Hurd

We have regular and close consultations with the Americans on a wide range of nuclear issues, including those aspects which might arise in a SALT III negotiation.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Lord Privy Seal what is the Government's attitude towards the proposed SALT III negotiations.

Mr. Hurd

I have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr. Atkinson) on 11 July.—[Vol. 970, c.189.]