HC Deb 12 February 2001 vol 363 c49W
19. Mr. Paice

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his assessment is of the threat to the UK and the rest of Europe from ballistic missiles. [148236]

22. Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the perceived threat of attack on the United Kingdom by states with rogue Governments. [148239]

Mr. Hoon

We assess that the re is currently no significant ballistic missile three t, nor any other significant threat of attack, on the United Kingdom at present. We do, however, continue to monitor developments closely. It is not for the UK to make such assessments in respect of other countries.

30. Mr. Clappison

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his Russian counterparts about ballistic missile defence. [148247]

Mr. Hoon

I last met my Russian counterpart on 7 December 2000 and discussed a range of issues, including missile defence.

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