§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has from the United States Administration on the scope and degree of consultation the United States(a) has had and (b) intends to have, with the Governments of the Group of 77 in respect of proposals for global deployment of missile defence systems. [160804]
§ Mr. Vaz[holding answer 10 May 2001]: We have no information from the US Administration on any consultations they may have had or intend to have with Governments of the Group of 77 on issues relating to missile defence.
§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to consult the Governments of the British Commonwealth over the security and economic implications of missile defence systems. [160811]
§ Mr. Vaz[holding answer 10 May 2001]: We regularly discuss a range of foreign and security policy issues in meetings with Commonwealth Governments.