§ Mr. Richard Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the modernisation of their nuclear deterrent; and if, in particular, he intends to offer facilities in the United Kingdom for the installation of cruise missiles.
§ Mr. PymTo maintain the effectiveness of the strategic deterrent; to support the need for NATO collectively to modernise its long-range theatre nuclear forces; and to take consequential action as necessary.