§ Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of State for Defence what cost estimate he has made of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation aircraft shelter programme.
§ Lord BalnielI understand that no firm estimate of cost has yet been made by N.A.T.O.
§ Mr. Dalyellasked 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 BalnielThe aircraft shelter programme is primarily intended to provide protection against attack with conventional weapons. Its effectiveness against nuclear attack would be limited.