Anti-ballistic Missile Treaty

HC Deb 30 November 2000 vol 357 c838W

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason it is his policy to preserve and strengthen the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty; and how his Department intends to give effect to this policy. [141032]

Mr. Vaz

I will write to my hon. Friend shortly and place a copy of the letter in the Libraries of the House.

Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty prohibits the deployment of anti-ballistic missile systems for nationwide defence. [141033]

Mr. Vaz

I will write to my hon. Friend shortly and place a copy of the letter in the Libraries of the House.