Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 1992. It was answered by Richard Needham (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 1992 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

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Dept of Trade and Industry

Question

What steps he has taken (a) within the United Kingdom and (b) in concert with his European Community counterparts to block the trade in red mercury compounds used in the manufacture of nuclear warheads.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

208 c498W

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Export controls EU action Nuclear weapons Mercury