HC Deb 05 April 1995 vol 257 c1201W
Mr. Cohen

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is Her Majesty's Government's position in negotiations for a comprehensive test ban treaty in relation to nuclear tests carried out for safety and reliability purposes. [18112]

Mr. David Davis

We are committed to negotiating a comprehensive test ban treaty with an effective verification system and which commands universal adherence. We are studying how best to meet the continuing need to assure the safety and reliability of our deterrent.