Global Security (Hansard, 14 January 2003)

HC Deb 14 January 2003 vol 397 c547W 547W

§ Mr. Jim Cunningham
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what other nations are involved in discussions with the UK and the US regarding a co-operative programme to develop defences which enhance global security. [90317]

§ Mr. Hoon
In November 2002, the 19 NATO member states initiated a new feasibility study to examine options for protecting alliance territory, forces and population centres against the full range of missile threats. The United States also has bilateral discussions with a number of countries (including the United Kingdom) on territorial missile defence.