§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have considered the proposals advocated in Fast Track to Zero Nuclear Weapons by the Under-Secretary General of the United Nations. [HL493]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanHer Majesty's Government are aware of the proposals advocated inFast Track to Zero Nuclear Weapons. We wish to see a safer world in which there is no place for nuclear weapons, and remain ready to support measures that will make a practical contribution to advancing nuclear disarmament.
§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they have received a message on behalf of the non-nuclear weapon states asking them to start work immediately on the practical steps and negotiations required for the achievement of a nuclear weapon-free world: whether they have replied to any such message; and if so, what was their response. [HL494]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanHer Majesty's Government have not directly received any such message. We are, however, aware of recent calls from the "New Agenda Coalition" of states and others for progress towards nuclear disarmament. We remain ready to support measures that will make a practical contribution to achieving that goal.