§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether tactical ballistic missile defence deployment by any NATO member requires the agreement of all other NATO members, and in particular whether it is open to US forces in the NATO area to deploy such systems (e.g., with the Sixth Fleet) without express NATO agreement.
§ Lord GilbertThe deployment of a national tactical missile defence capability for the protection of national personnel or assets would be a matter for the nation concerned, in consultation with the receiving nation, and would not require the agreement of NATO members. National forces or capabilities deployed under NATO command would be subject to Alliance agreement under established procedures.