§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the policy of his Department towards the export of missiles which have a nuclear version; and when the guidelines were introduced. [30114]
§ Mr. FreemanOur policy is to control the export of missiles which are capable of delivering nuclear weapons. The missile technology control regime, of which the UK is a founding member, has established guidelines covering the transfer of nuclear capable missiles, and related equipment and technology. The guidelines were agreed by MTCR partners in 1987.