HC Deb 10 July 1979 vol 970 c170W
36. Mr. Newens

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement to indicate his policy on future discussions designed to achieve further limitations on strategic weapons following SALT II.

Mr. Hurd

We will support efforts to negotiate balanced and verifiable agreements further limiting strategic arms, provided the essential security needs of the Alliance are respected. Meanwhile we are considering with our allies whether nuclear weapons not at present covered in SALT should be included in future arms control negotiations.