Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 February 1996. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 February 1996.

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Howe, Earl

Question

Whether it is HMG understanding that the United States will continue a programme of simulated nuclear testing in the event of a comprehensive nuclear test ban being agreed and if so, whether they will ensure that such a test ban includes a prohibition on testing simulations being shared with other parties, particularly including parties which are not signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

569 c55-6WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Nuclear weapons Nuclear test ban Testing USA