HC Deb 22 July 1986 vol 102 c163W
Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if any change is proposed in the use by the United States air force of RAF Bentwaters: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

No change is proposed in the planned use of RAF Bentwaters.

Mr. Cohen

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what are the implications of the new system of storage of nuclear weapons proposed for RAF Bentwaters for the verification of present and future arms control agreements; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stanley

The possible storage facilities under discussion with the United States Government have no implications for the verification provisions of current arms control agreements. Whether there are any implications for future agreements would depend on the ambit of those agreements.