§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what nonproliferation assessments have been conducted by his Department over the past 12 months; and if he will place copies in the Library. [91247]
§ Mr. Tony LloydBefore any decision is taken on non-proliferation policy, the Foreign and Commonwealth Office assesses and takes into account all relevant factors. Such assessments are covered by Exemption 2 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information (Internal discussion and advice). The Foreign and Commonwealth Office also contributes to assessments made elsewhere in the Government.