§ Mr. Andrew F. Bennettasked the Prime Minister if she will identify Government funds currently devoted to investigation of means of independent verification of nuclear weapon tests of other states; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe most important verification technology is seismology. Government expenditure on unclassified work in this area is currently £1.6 million. The Government also undertake classified work in related areas, details of which cannot be revealed on grounds of national security.