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Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 June 1997. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 June 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
If he will publish NATO's nuclear plans.
Answer

Mr. Mitchell: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will publish NATO's nuclear plans. [3928] Dr. Reid: NATO's nuclear forces are not targeted at any country. It is the practice of all Allies not to reveal details of the Alliance's contingency nuclear planning. To do so would damage the Alliance's deterrence posture.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
3928; 296 c126W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Policy NATO