§ Mr. Duncan SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions(a) he and (b) his officials have had in the last year with his Israeli counterpart on ballistic missile defence; and if he will make a statement. [117559]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 3 April 2000]: Neither the Secretary of State nor officials have held discussions with the Israelis on ballistic missile defence within the last year.