HC Deb 15 January 1980 vol 976 cc709-10W
18. Mr. Leighton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the launching of the cruise missiles will be subject to control solely of the United States Government or if there will be a two-key control.

Mr. Pym

I refer the hon. Member to the answer which my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister gave to the hon. Member for Harlow (Mr. Newens) on 20 December 1979.—[Vol. 976, c.321–22.]

24. Mr. Gwilym Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received about the proposed siting of cruise missiles in Great Britain; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Pym

My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and I have received some 720 letters and a few petitions on this from Membersof this House and from members of the Public. I also received a delegation on 16 November of members of Labour Action for peace.