Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 1988. It was answered by Lord Stewartby (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 February 1988 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

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Written question

Question

If Sec of State has had discussions with his counterpart in the US about naval plans contained in US maritime strategy, which calls for major forward naval operations to be undertaken against Soviet ballistic missile submarines in Barent & Norwegian seas in the event of war.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

128 c171W;128 c170W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Navy USSR USA Strategic studies Antisubmarine warfare