§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he has been consulted by the United States Government as to the number of ground-launched United States Air Force cruise missiles held at a high state of readiness or quick action alert, at RAF Greenham Common; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyUnited States ground-launched cruise missiles based in the United Kingdom are assigned to SACEUR in support of the NATO Alliance. The responsibility for detailed operational planning affecting these and other nuclear forces so assigned is a matter for SACEUR.