Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 July 1994. It was answered by Marquess of Salisbury (Conservative) on Tuesday, 5 July 1994.

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Cranborne, Viscount

Question

What effect on 'Front Line First' calculations and recommendations British Participation in the United States missile defence plan is likely to have; Whether HMG intend to participate in United States 25 billion dollar "counterproliferation" missile defence plan; What HMG expect the cost of British participation in the United States missile defence plan to be; Whether the United States missile defence plan has been discussed with Russia, whose agreement would be required for any amendment to the anti ballistic missile treaty; Whether HMG intend, or are prepared to consider, collaborating with Israel on the United States missile defence plan; and Weather HMG intend to consult Parliament before deciding to participate in the United States missile defence plan; and if not, why not. - Should the UK decide it has a requirement for missile defence, we will examine all available collaborative options and partners.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

556 c69WA

Session

1993-94

Subjects

International cooperation USA Russia Israel Defence Costs Study Ballistic missile defence Guided weapons