§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consideration he has given to the possibility of using Trident in a sub-strategic role; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. FreemanMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced to the House on 18 October 1993,Official Report, column 34, that we plan that Trident will provide the United Kingdom's sub-strategic nuclear capability in the longer term.