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Proceeding contribution from Mike Gapes (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 4 December 2006. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Trident.


Trident

Can the Prime Minister confirm that, in contrast to what happened in 1947, 1961, 1974 and 1980, this Prime Minister and this Government have for the first time ever initiated a public debate on these decisions? Will he also confirm that the Government remain committed to the goal of global nuclear disarmament and will make renewed efforts to secure international negotiations as called for under article VI of the non-proliferation treaty?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
454 c32 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Nuclear weapons Procurement USA Nuclear submarines Trident
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk