§ 30. Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his French colleagues on testing of nuclear weapons. [30584]
§ Mr. FreemanMy right hon. and learned Friend has discussed nuclear testing with the French Defence Minister, most recently at their meeting on 27 June.
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§ Mr. MillerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart concerning the negotiation of a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty. [30577]
§ Mr. FreemanThe negotiation of a comprehensive nuclear test-ban treaty was one of the wide range of defence matters that my right hon. and learned Friend discussed with Mr. Millon when they met last week.
§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has for further scientific collaboration with the United States of America on nuclear warhead testing. [32414]
§ Mr. FreemanWe plan to continue to cooperate closely with the US over a wide range of nuclear technical matters, including alternatives to nuclear weapon testing, which will be necessary under a comprehensive test ban treaty.