§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for Defence if he is satisfied that all reasonable steps are taken to secure the safety of local residents when nuclear weapons are transported along the A1(M) in Hertfordshire.
§ Mr. StanleyFor security reasons, it has been the practice of successive Governments not to comment on the routes or methods used to move nuclear weapons. I can, however, assure my hon. Friend that the most stringent safety precautions are taken whenever it is necessary to move nuclear weapons.