HC Deb 31 March 1987 vol 113 cc456-7W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what Her Majesty's Government's policy is on full and free on-site inspection of military sites in Britain in order to verify an intermediate range nuclear force zero option.

Mr. Renton

A rigorous verification regime, including on-site inspection, will be an essential part of any INF agreement. The precise details have yet to be agreed. We are prepared to play our part as necessary.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the current round of talks in Geneva on intermediate range nuclear force includes any consideration of dual-capable aircraft.

Mr. Renton

The current INF negotiations at Geneva concern land-based missiles. Dual-capable aircraft are not included.

Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he had, during his recent visit to Hungary, on the potential for reciprocal measures of arms control and disarmanent by the United Kingdom and Hungary.

Mr. Renton

My right hon. and learned Friend had useful discussions with members of the Hungarian Government on a wide range of arms control and disarmament issues. The detailed content of those talks is confidential between our two Governments.

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