HC Deb 23 January 1985 vol 71 c442W
23 Mr. Gerald Howarth

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussion he has held with members of the United States Government on the subject of the latter's proposed strategic defence initiative.

Mr. Luce

We continue to maintain the closest contact with the US Administration on the strategic defence initiative. As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister told the House on 9 January, at column441, she discussed the subject with President Reagan on 22 December 1984.

Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the United Kingdom's European allies about the United States strategic defence initiative.

Mr. Luce

We continue to consult closely with all our allies, European as well as American.

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