§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether any of those ships of the United States Navy currently visiting Portsmouth are carrying sea launched cruise missiles.
§ Mr. StanleyIt is not our practice to comment on the detailed operational capabilities of allied vessels.
§ Mr. D. E. Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether extra security and safety precautions will be taken when United States ships carrying sea-launched cruise missiles visit British ports.
§ Mr. StanleyThere are appropriate safety and security arrangements in respect of all visits by naval vessels to British ports.