HC Deb 22 December 1983 vol 51 c423W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he became aware of the fact that the Pentagon was considering the north of Scotland as a possible site for the siting of cruise missiles or launchers.

Mr. Pattie

Any consideration of the north of Scotland as a possible site for cruise missiles or launchers has no official standing with either the US Government or Her Majesty's Government.

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations have taken place between his Department and any agencies of the Pentagon about the possible siting of cruise missiles or launchers in the north of Scotland.

Mr. Pattie

None.

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