§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the increased deployment proposed by the United States of America of sea-launched cruise missiles in European waters is in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation's current policy on intermediate nuclear forces; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. StanleyThe weapon system referred to by the hon. Member will form part of the United States national strategic deterrent and is therefore unrelated to NATO's policy on intermediate nuclear forces.