§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they, either alone or with NATO allies, have yet undertaken discussions with the governments of Japan, South Korea, Israel and Taiwan on the matter of joining in "theatre" anti-ballistic missile defence schemes, under the auspices of the United States Defense Counterproliferation initiative; and, if so, whether any conclusions have been reached.
§ Baroness Chalker of Wallasey:No such discussions have taken place.