§ Mr. Warbeyasked the Minister of Defence to what extent a decision to make Thor missiles ready for operation at 15 186W minutes' notice is authorised to be taken by United Kingdom military commanders without prior instructions from the British and United States Governments.
§ Mr. SandysThe hon. Member's Question seems to be based on a misunderstanding. The matters requiring a joint decision by the British and American Governments have been explained to the House on a number of occasions in answers to Questions and in the course of debates. I do not think there is anything I can usefully add to these earlier statements.