HC Deb 22 October 1985 vol 84 cc137-8W
34. Mr. Fisher

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he will next be meeting Mr. Casper Weinberger, the United States Secretary for Defence, to discuss United Kingdom/United States defence cooperation.

40. Mrs. Clwyd

asked the Secretary of State for Defence when he will next be meeting Casper Weinberger, the United States Secretary for Defence; and what subjects will be discussed.

Mr. Heseltine

I refer the hon. Ms. to the replies I gave earlier today to my hon. Friends the Members for Wokingham (Sir. W. van Straubenzee) and for Bournemouth, East (Mr. Atkinson).

45. Mr. Wareing

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with the United States Secretary for Defence; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heseltine

I last met Mr. Weinberger in Washington on 22 July. Among other matters which were discussed, we had a constructive and helpful exchange of views on the question of possible British participation in the United States strategic defence initiative research programme.