§ Mr. Bestasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the implications of the latest United States nuclear weapon test for Her Majesty's Government's attitude towards a further summit between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; whether Her Majesty's Government have any involvement in this test; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RentonWe share the widespread hope that there will be a summit meeting between President Reagan and Mr. Gorbachev this year, and that it will succeed in reaching decisions on arms control. This view is not affected by the latest United States test which was not related to the United Kingdom nuclear programme.