Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Thursday, 6 April 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 April 2000. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 April 2000 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what proposals he has for amendments to the ABM Treaty to enable the upgrading of Fylingdales consequent on the development of the United States' National Missile Defense programme; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he has for amendments to the ABM treaty to enable the upgrading of Fylingdales consequent on the development of the United States' National Missile Defense programme; and if he will make a statement. [118752] Mr. Vaz: The United Kingdom is not a party to the Anti Ballistic Missile Treaty. The question of any amendments to it is for the United States and Russia. Discussions between them on this issue continue.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 118752; 348 c113-4W;348 c114W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Deployment USA Ballistic missile defence RAF Fylingdales Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
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