HC Deb 20 November 1957 vol 578 c35W
55. Mr. Beswick

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to what extent Her Majesty's Government were consulted, through the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation or otherwise, before the United States Strategic Air Command was placed on a new alert of 15-minute readiness.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore

Her Majesty's Government were not consulted, as this was essentially a matter for decision by the United States Strategic Air Command.