HL Deb 11 June 1997 vol 580 c81WA
Lord Jenkins of Putney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will support the aim of ABOLITION 2000, which represents 700 organisations in 50 countries and seeks international agreement to a timetable to secure the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We strongly support the goal of the global elimination of nuclear weapons. We believe that adequate verification and mutual and balanced reductions are necessary elements in that process. We remain to be convinced, therefore, of the wisdom of a pre-set timetable for nuclear disarmament.