§ 34. Mr. Wallaceasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he had with his United States counterpart during his recent visit to Washington in June on the effect of the strategic defence initiative programme on any discussions to limit arms stocks.
§ Mr. LeeMy right hon. Friend had a very useful discussion with Mr. Weinberger on a wide range of issues. The details are confidential, but I can inform the hon. Member that the Secretary of State reaffirmed our full support on SDI research, which the United States has made clear is in conformity with the ABM treaty. He also reaffirmed our support for the United States positions at the bilateral Geneva negotiations, and our hope that the latest Soviet proposals tabled at these negotiations may mean that the Soviet Union are prepared to enter serious negotiations.