§ 24. Mr. Michael McNair-Wilsonasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will make a statement on the present position in the talks in Geneva on the limitation of theatre nuclear forces in Europe.
§ Mr. HurdFollowing the United States-Soviet discussions last November both sides agreed that the question of the resumption of the talks would be pursued through diplomatic channels. Although no dates for further talks have been announced, the new United States Administration have expressed their commitment to pursue arms control negotiations involving long-range theatre nuclear forces. In pursuance of this the United States has arranged for consultations with her allies, which will take place shortly.