Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997.

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Chalker of Wallasey, RtHonBaroness

Question

Whether HMG consider the ongoing US Airborne Laser Programme to be fully compliant with the Space Treaty and with the Anti Ballistic Missile Treaty system depends and whether there are any British participants in the Boeing ABM Programme, or any British funding.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

579 c82WA

Session

1996-97

Subjects

Defence equipment Lasers Treaties USA Guided weapons Antisatellite weapons Spaceflight Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty