Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 May 1994. It was answered by Marquess of Salisbury (Conservative) on Thursday, 19 May 1994.

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Cranborne, Viscount

Question

If it is case as reported that HMGovt are proposing to buy cruise missiles from US, and if such sales by US would be incompatible with US anti- and counter-proliferation policies, which cover sale of missiles and transfer of missile technology, and therefore at risk of later cancellation.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

555 c17WA

Session

1993-94

Subjects

Defence Nuclear weapons Procurement Proliferation USA Guided weapons Cruise missiles