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
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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
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