§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessment he has made of the effect on delivery of the first United Kingdom Trident missile of the result of the recent test launches in the United States of America.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkI refer to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Denton and Reddish on 26 October 1989 column560.
§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to announce his decision on a nuclear stand-off missile; which weapons are being considered; and what criteria will influence his decision.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkWe are continuing to study both United States and French options. The details of the requirements which the studies are taking into account are classified. It is not yet possible to forecast when a decision may be taken.