HC Deb 13 September 2004 vol 424 cc1439-40W
Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his Danish counterpart on strategic missile defence; and if he will make a statement. [188089]

Mr. Hoon

I have had no recent discussions on missile defence with my Danish counterpart. Officials keep in touch with the Danish authorities on matters of common interest relating to missile defence.

Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the Government's policy is on stationing strategic missile defence sites on the UK mainland; and if he will make a statement. [188090]

Mr. Hoon

The Government have not reached a decision on whether to acquire a strategic ballistic missile defence capability for the United Kingdom. The UK has agreed only to the use of RAF Fylingdales as part of the United States missile defence system.

Mr. Soames

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from his US counterpart on the proposal for strategic missile defence stations to be situated in Central Europe. [188091]

Mr. Hoon

I have received no such representations on the issue of strategic missile defence stations in Central Europe. Officials keep in close touch with the US Administration as well as with NATO allies, on missile defence issues, including the offer by the US to extend missile defences to friends and allies.