Written question asked by Viscount Waverley (Crossbench) on Monday, 31 October 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 November 2022. It was answered by Baroness Goldie (Conservative) on Monday, 14 November 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
USA: Nuclear Weapons
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the decision of the government of the United States to stop developing a sea-based nuclear launch capability, and of the impact of this on the UK’s defence policy.
- Answer
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Nuclear capability decisions remain sovereign decisions and so it would be inappropriate for the UK to comment on specifics. We are content that the US Nuclear Posture Review does not contain any negative impacts for UK deterrence or national security.
We welcome the US's continued commitment to the security of the NATO Alliance, and their actions to ensure that the Alliance's nuclear deterrent mission remains credible.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL3079
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Nuclear weapons Seas and oceans USA
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- 2022-11-14 16:09:04 +0000
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