§ 25. Mrs. MahonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about Her Majesty's Government's policy on nuclear testing. [880]
§ Mr. David DavisWe have no plans to conduct any further nuclear weapon tests. We are actively negotiating for a comprehensive test ban treaty. But it would be wrong for us to criticise the French decision which they believe is necessary to ensure the safety and reliability of their deterrent, and which was taken on the basis of scientific advice.