§ Mr. Alan Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the costs, and technical requirements, relating to securing that United States cruise missiles deployed in the United Kingdom are fitted with warheads manufactured in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. BlakerNone.
§ Mr. Alan Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Defence if, pursuant to the answer of 1 February, Official Report c. 133, the offer of a dual key is still available; and, if so, on what terms.
§ Mr. BlakerThe Government are satisfied with the effectiveness of existing arrangements for joint decision-making on the use of United States nuclear forces based in this country. The question of the availability of a dual key arrangement does not therefore arise.