Written question asked by Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 22 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 April 2005. It was answered by Geoffrey Hoon (Labour) on Monday, 4 April 2005 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has received representations from the Scottish Executive regarding (a) Trident in Scotland, (b) the formulation of the UK position on non-proliferation of weapons and (c) the transportation of nuclear materials relating to the Trident weapon system.

Answer: Mr. Salmond: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether he has received representations from the Scottish Executive regarding (a) Trident in Scotland, (b) the formulation of the UK position on non- proliferation of weapons and (c) the transportation of nuclear materials relating to the Trident weapon system. [224027] Mr. Hoon: I have received no specific representations from the Scottish Executive on these matters. MOD officials do however have regular contact with the Executive in respect of nuclear matters which fall within the Executive's responsibility.

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