Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Christopher Pincher (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 October 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Turkey: Nuclear Weapons
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations he has made to the Government of Turkey on its desire to acquire nuclear weapons; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Turkey is a party of the international nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and has been part of a nuclear-sharing programme among NATO allies. We expect Turkey to continue to respect its obligations as a signatory of the Non-Proliferation Treaty. We will continue to monitor any claims that Turkey wishes to obtain nuclear weapons.
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- 6181
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- 2019-19
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Nuclear weapons Turkey
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- 2019-12-16 10:56:41 +0000
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