§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement on the progress of the Government towards an agreement with foreign Governments on international disarmament, with special reference to achieving a non-proliferation agreement.
§ Mr. George ThomsonWe have been fully concerned in recent international consultations on disarmament, especially in those on a text for a non-proliferation treaty. These have resulted in satisfactory progress; but considerable problems remain.