HL Deb 29 November 2000 vol 619 cc147-8WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their response to proposals for a United States National Missile Defence System. [HL4734]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

President Clinton announced on 1 September his decision not to authorise the deployment of such a system at the present time. It will now be for his successor to decide how to proceed. We look forward to engaging with the next US Administration on this and related issues in due course.

Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What discussions they have held with Russia regarding the United States proposals for a National Missile Defence System. [HL4736]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

The Government has had numerous exchanges with Russia on this issue in recent months. Most recently, the Prime Minister discussed it with President Putin in Moscow on 21 November.