§ Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement outlining the number and dates of the meetings which have taken place over the past 12 months between representatives of his Department and representatives of the French Government on co-operation between the naval forces of the two nations; what was the nature of the subject matter covered in these discussions; and whether the operation of nuclear missile submarines was discussed.
§ Mr. HanleyMy Department holds regular discussions with French and other European nations during which many aspects of co-operation and equipment collaboration may be discussed, including issues related to nuclear deterrence.