HC Deb 17 March 1981 vol 1 cc64-5W
23. Mr. Latham

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether he will make a statement on the progress of discussions among the North Atlantic Treaty powers about introducing an enhanced radiation weapon in the capability of the central front forces.

Mr. Pattie

Although the matter has been discussed in the past, there are currently no proposals before NATO for the deployment of enhanced radiation weapons.