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Written question asked by Baroness Anelay of St Johns (Conservative) on Monday, 2 September 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 September 2024. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 16 September 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Nuclear Weapons

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with NATO allies about the importance of retaining a minimum credible deterrent for as long as global conditions require.

Answer

Since 1962, the UK has committed its nuclear deterrent to the defence of our NATO allies. The nuclear deterrent deters the most extreme threats to our national security, keeping the UK and our NATO allies safe.

As was made clear in the NATO Washington Summit declaration, nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of Alliance security. NATO and NATO Allies will continue to take actions to enhance our deterrence and defence against all threats and challenges and across all domains. As the Prime Minister has set out, this Government has an unshakeable commitment to NATO and our nuclear deterrent.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL562
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Nuclear weapons NATO
Link
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