HL Deb 09 January 1992 vol 533 c91WA
Lord Wade of Chorlton

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their policy regarding Royal Navy visits to New Zealand.

Lord Cavendish of Furness

Following the Defence Secretary's announcement in September that our ships would not carry tactical nuclear weapons in normal circumstances, the New Zealand Prime Minister has agreed that there is now no reason for British warships not to visit New Zealand. The timing of any possible future visit by a British ship to New Zealand remains to be decided in the light of operational needs.