HC Deb 23 June 1981 vol 7 cc78-9W
23. Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the United States Secretary of Defence has yet sought consultations with him concerning the development of neutron weapons.

Mr. Nott

The development of enhanced radiation weapons was discussed some time ago by the NATO Allies. The new United States Administration have made it clear that their Allies would be fully consulted before any decision were taken to deploy these weapons in Europe. No such proposals have yet been made.