§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what joint actions are being taken in pursuit of the Anglo-French nuclear co-operation agreement.
§ Mr. SoamesThere is no such agreement. We are, however, developing contacts on defence nuclear matters with France in a number of ways, including the 285W Franco-British joint commission on nuclear policy and doctrine. The work of the commission has shown an identity of approach between the UK and France on fundamental policy issues. The detail of this work is, of course, confidential between the two Governments.