HC Deb 26 May 1989 vol 153 cc758-9W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Prime Minister if, during her meeting with the Prime Minister of Italy on 28 April, she discussed the forthcoming fourth review conference of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

The Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to him on 11 May 1989 at column491.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Prime Minister if, during her meeting with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands on 29 April she discussed(a) the first preparatory committee for the 1990 non-proliferation treaty review conference, (b) ways of strengthening the treaty membership and (c) present problems with compliance with non-proliferation treaty article VI on nuclear and conventional disarmament.

The Prime Minister

No. But matters relating to the non-proliferation treaty are regularly discussed with the Netherlands at official level.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Prime Minister if, during her visit to Luxembourg in April, she raised the matter of the forthcoming fourth review conference of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty, and ways in which further states can be encouraged to accede to the treaty, with Ministers of the Grand Duchy.

The Prime Minister

No. But matters relating to the non-proliferation treaty are regularly discussed with Luxembourg at official level.