§ Lord Jenkins of Putneyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they would support in the United Nations a timetable to eliminate nuclear weapons if the plan secured the agreement of all other states including India and Pakistan. [HL2459]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanThe Government remain committed to the global elimination of nuclear weapons. The question raises a hypothetical situation. Short of such unanimity and given the complexities of the issues involved, we remain to be convinced of the wisdom of a pre-set timetable.