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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Michael Fabricant (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 23 January 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Nuclear Deterrence

Question
What his assessment is of the role of nuclear deterrence in the future security of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [44071]
Answer

As our last manifesto made clear, our minimum nuclear deterrent capability, currently represented by Trident, is likely to remain a necessary element of our security while there continues to be any risk from the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and while other countries retain substantial nuclear arsenals.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
441 c1151-2 
44071 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Defence Nuclear weapons Proliferation Trident
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk