HC Deb 09 March 1976 vol 907 c135W
22. Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will define the meaning of the word "detente" in policy pronouncements.

Mr. Mason

We look upon detente as a process which involves the development of safer and more productive relations between the peoples and Governments of East and West. Our objective in this is to reduce the risk of war and to create greater understanding and co-operation between States.