Written question asked by Lord Kennet (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 November 1999. It was answered by Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean (Labour) on Thursday, 11 November 1999.

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Symons of Vernham Dean, Baroness

Question

Whether they have been informed by the United States Government about the intended uses of the space-based infrared system, new construction for which by the United States National Security Agency at Menwith Hill is being funded by the United States Ballistic Missile Defense Organisation for use with the United States National Missile Defense programme; and whether these uses are in accordance with the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty (to the continuing "integrity" of which the Foreign Secretary committed the United Kingdom on 23 September at the United Nations); and whether their approval for the construction is needed. [HL 4672]. - Includes ref to 606 c5-6WA.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

606 c190WA; HL 4672

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Defence equipment Military bases Treaties USA RAF Menwith Hill Satellites Spaceflight Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty US National Security Agency