§ Mr. JackTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether his Department has any evidence that the Soviet Air Force has reduced its nuclear capability.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonWe have no evidence that the Soviet Air Force has reduced its nuclear capability. Although the Soviets have indicated that they will withdraw some nuclear bombs from the forward area, it must be remembered that these weapons could be redeployed at short notice and overall numbers would not be reduced.