Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 October 1991. It was answered by Earl of Arran (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 October 1991.

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Written question

Question

Whether in answer at 530 c339 that "Soviet defences are increasing & will increase further" the Earl of Strathmore & Kinghorne was referring to Soviet anti-ballistic missile defences, & if so, whether increases in these Soviet defences are being anticipated in the light of the USA declared wish to amend Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, which currently restricts such Soviet defences &, according to reports, to enter into negotiations with the govt in Moscow on amending the treaty. - Will write. (Answer printed at 532 c43-4WA)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

531 c137-8WA

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Defence Arms control Defence equipment USSR Guided weapons Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty