§ 45. Mr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had about plans for the modernisation of short-range and of intermediate-range nuclear weapons in western Europe; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Ian StewartMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has frequent meetings with his NATO colleagues during which a wide range of issues affecting the defence and security of the Alliance are discussed, including the need to maintain effective nuclear forces.