§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have taken place between representatives of Her Majesty's Government and(a) George W. Bush and (b) Al Gore in respect of National Missile Defence; and if he will make a statement. [140310]
§ Mr. Hoon[holding answer 24 November 2000]: The Government have held regular discussions on the proposed US National Missile Defence system, and related issues, both with the current US Administration, including Vice President Gore, and with advisers to Governor Bush.