§ Mr. David Steelasked the Lord Privy Seal what is the date of the meeting of the United Nations second special session on disarmament; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe United Nations second special session on disarmament will take place from 7 June to 9 July in New York. We mean to play an active part. We hope that the Special Session will act as a valuable spur and stimulus to disarmament negotiations.
§ Mr. David Steelasked the Lord Privy Seal if he will ensure that the British Government will be represented at the highest possible level at the United Nations second special session on disarmament; if he will urge Governments from the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation States to do likewise; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HurdThe Government will be represented at the United Nations second special session on disarmament at a high level. We expect the same to be true of our NATO allies.