§ 29. Mr. Frank Allaunasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what initiative the Government will take to support President Carter's proposal for a ban on all nuclear tests, whether underground or in the atmosphere.
§ Mr. LuardWe are studying with interest President Carter's recent statements on the importance of achieving a comprehensive test ban and look forward to detailed proposals. We have consistently stated that the British Government favour such a ban provided that it contains effective verification provisions and that it covers peaceful nuclear explosions.