HC Deb 01 March 1971 vol 812 c361W
Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of State for Defence what cost estimate he has made of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation aircraft shelter programme.

Lord Balniel

I understand that no firm estimate of cost has yet been made by N.A.T.O.

Mr. Dalyell

asked the Minister of State for Defence what estimate he has made of the effectiveness of the proposed North Atlantic Treaty Organisation aircraft shelter programme in the event of a nuclear attack.

Lord Balniel

The aircraft shelter programme is primarily intended to provide protection against attack with conventional weapons. Its effectiveness against nuclear attack would be limited.