§ 47. Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his West German counterpart on the development of European ballistic theatre missile defences.
§ Mr. StanleyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence met his West German counterpart, Dr. Manfred Woerner, in West Germany on 17 February, when a wide variety of subjects of mutual defence interest were discussed. Among these subjects was the possibility of improving NATO's air defences in Europe. Details of the discussions are, of course, confidential.