French Nuclear Tests (Hansard, 13 July 1995)

§ Mr. Austin Mitchell
To ask the Prime Minister what representations he has received from the Governments of(a) Australia and (b) New Zealand about French nuclear tests in the Pacific; and what Commonwealth representations he proposes to make to the French Government. [34153]
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§ The Prime Minister
We are in regular contact with both Governments and are aware of their views. The United Kingdom does not act on behalf of the Commonwealth.

§ Mr. Mitchell
To ask the Prime Minister if he will protest to the French Government against(a) the proposed French nuclear tests in the Pacific and (b) the French Government's action against the Rainbow Warrior. [34150]

§ The Prime Minister
No.

§ Mr. Mitchell
To ask the Prime Minister on which occasions he has raised the issue of French nuclear testing within institutions of the European Union. [34152]

§ The Prime Minister
I have discussed nuclear testing with President Chirac on a number of occasions. I have not considered it necessary to do so within institutions of the EU.