§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will release the reference numbers and title of all 193W documents relating to works at Nancekuke that are more than 30 years old but have not been released for public inspection; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Soames[holding answer Tuesday 17 January 1995]: The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will set out his reasons for not releasing the document reference 195/155956, which refers to work undertaken more than 30 years ago.
§ Mr. Soames[holding answer Tuesday 17 January 1995]: There is no document with this reference. W0195/15956, however, is closed for reasons of continuing sensitivity. The release of the report would enable others to acquire details of weapons technology that would be contrary to our commitment of non-proliferation.