HC Deb 06 July 1993 vol 228 cc88-9W
Mr. Bates

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on North Korea's recent suspension of its intention to withdraw from the nuclear non-proliferation treaty.

Mr. Hurd

We welcome this announcement and the news that the North Korean and United States Governments have agreed to continue their discussions. We hope that these will lead to a permanent solution of the problem of North Korea's nuclear intentions. We urge North Korea to folow this positive step by reaffirming its commitment to the non-proliferation treaty and complying fully with its safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency.

We also call on North Korea to reaffirm its commitment to the north/south bilateral nuclear agreement with the Republic of Korea.