§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans Her Majesty's Government have to discuss with non-governmental organisations the present status of instruments of verification, as part of the policy announced in the Queen's Speech to take part in negotiations towards a verifiable and comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty.
§ Mr. HanleyWe are currently considering how best to establish cost-effective and sufficient verification measures as part of our policy to move towards a verifiable and comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. We will consult non-governmental bodies as necessary.