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Written question asked by Alice Mahon (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 June 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 July 2001. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 July 2001 on behalf of the Prime Minister.


Prime Minister

Question
To ask the Prime Minister, if he will propose to the presidents of (a) China, (b) France, (c) Russia and (d) the United States of America that the 1967 Outer Space Treaty cover directed energy and laser weapons. - I have no plans to make such a proposal.
Answer

Mrs. Mahon: To ask the Prime Minister if he will propose to the Presidents of (a) China, (b) France, (c) Russia and (d) the United States of America that the 1967 outer space treaty cover directed energy and laser weapons. [321] The Prime Minister: I have no plans to make such a proposal.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
321; 371 c178W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Arms control Treaties Antisatellite weapons Spaceflight
Link
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