HC Deb 07 June 1967 vol 747 c223W
Mr. Blaker

asked the Secretary of State for Defence on what terms the V bombers are assigned to the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; and whether these terms permit their withdrawal from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation either temporarily or permanently.

Mr. Healey

The V bombers are targeted by N.A.T.O. authorities in their nuclear strategic rôle. Assignment does not preclude their withdrawal, for example for use in other rôles outside N.A.T.O.