Arms Control and Disarmament

HC Deb 29 October 1980 vol 991 c293W

Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal what matters in relation to arms control and disarmament are currently being studied by his Department.

Mr. Luce

The arms control and disarmament field covers a wide range of issues. Those of greatest current interest to us are described in Issue No. 5 of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's newsletter. "Arms Control and Disarmament", copies of which are available in Library of the House.

Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many persons currently are employed in the arms control and disarmament department of the Foreign Office and of approximately what grades.

Mr. Luce

The arms control and disarmament department of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, including the research unit, has a staff of 15 at present. It is headed by a counsellor, assisted by three first secretaries, three second secretaries, two third secretaries and six secretarial/clerical staff.