HC Deb 05 February 1990 vol 166 c423W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Prime Minister what assessment she has made of the peace dividend accruing to the United Kingdom from changes in East-West relations.

The Prime Minister

The changes taking place in Europe have been made possible in good part by the strength and cohesion of NATO, which will remain the basis for our security. The negotiations in Vienna on conventional forces in Europe should lead to some reductions in NATO's forces. It will be for the Alliance itself to decide how these will be allocated between its members.