Pursuant to the Answer to the hon Member for Islington North of 15th February, 219 c33W, if he will place in the Library copies of correspondence arising from the letter from the British Embassy in Washington to Senators Hatfield, Exon and Mitchell in August 1992.

Pursuant to the Answer to the hon Member for Islington North of 15th February, 219 c33W, if he will place in the Library copies of correspondence arising from the letter from the British Embassy in Washington to Senators Hatfield, Exon and Mitchell in August 1992.

What recent communications Her Majesty's Government has had with the People's Republic of China on (a) nuclear testing and (b) nuclear non-proliferation.

What recent communications Her Majesty's Government has had with the People's Republic of China on (a) nuclear testing and (b) nuclear non-proliferation.

Whether his Department was represented at the meeting launching the appeal for a nuclear test ban held in Committee Room 6 on 30th March. - No.

Whether his Department was represented at the meeting launching the appeal for a nuclear test ban held in Committee Room 6 on 30th March. - No.

What costs have been incurred by the British Embassy in Washington DC in the last year in the process of lobbying the United States Congress on the question of nuclear testing. - Includes fact that not practical to extrapolate with precision the costs of lobbying Congress.

What costs have been incurred by the British Embassy in Washington DC in the last year in the process of lobbying the United States Congress on the question of nuclear testing. - Includes fact that not practical to extrapolate with precision the costs of lobbying Congress.

Pursuant to 216 c335W, if he will place in the Library copies of the letters sent to Senators Hatfield, Mitchell and Exon. - Copy of text of letter sent to Senators Hatfield, Mitchell & Exon in August 1992 will be placed in Library today (DEP 8883).

Pursuant to 216 c335W, if he will place in the Library copies of the letters sent to Senators Hatfield, Mitchell and Exon. - Copy of text of letter sent to Senators Hatfield, Mitchell & Exon in August 1992 will be placed in Library today (DEP 8883).

Pursuant to 216 c355W, if he will list the senior members of the Democratic Party contacted by Her Majesty's Government in connection with the nuclear testing programme; and what concerns they expressed about United Kingdom policy.

Pursuant to 216 c355W, if he will list the senior members of the Democratic Party contacted by Her Majesty's Government in connection with the nuclear testing programme; and what concerns they expressed about United Kingdom policy.

If the resumption of negotiations towards a comprehensive test ban treaty is now considered to be in the United Kingdom's security interests.

If the resumption of negotiations towards a comprehensive test ban treaty is now considered to be in the United Kingdom's security interests.

What communications he has had with NATO, Indian, Pakistani and Chinese counterparts relating to the conduct of nuclear tests in the South Asia region.

What communications he has had with NATO, Indian, Pakistani and Chinese counterparts relating to the conduct of nuclear tests in the South Asia region.

What plans his Department has to resume direct negotiations towards a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty before September 1996. - Ref to 212 c407W.

What plans his Department has to resume direct negotiations towards a comprehensive nuclear test ban treaty before September 1996. - Ref to 212 c407W.

Pursuant to his answer of 22nd October, Official Report, 212 column 341W, what was the date of the most recent discussions his Department had with the French Government on nuclear testing; and what aspects of nuclear testing were discussed.

Pursuant to his answer of 22nd October, Official Report, 212 column 341W, what was the date of the most recent discussions his Department had with the French Government on nuclear testing; and what aspects of nuclear testing were discussed.

What alternative sites are being considered by his Department for conducting underground nuclear tests. - None.

What alternative sites are being considered by his Department for conducting underground nuclear tests. - None.

What is his Department's policy towards a moratorium on United Kingdom nuclear tests.

What is his Department's policy towards a moratorium on United Kingdom nuclear tests.

What is the maximum number of underground nuclear tests that the United Kingdom is permitted to carry out under the terms of the United States' energy appropriation legislation. - 3.

What is the maximum number of underground nuclear tests that the United Kingdom is permitted to carry out under the terms of the United States' energy appropriation legislation. - 3.

What restrictions are placed on the purposes for which the United Kingdom may conduct underground nuclear tests under the terms of the United States' energy appropriation legislation. - None.

What restrictions are placed on the purposes for which the United Kingdom may conduct underground nuclear tests under the terms of the United States' energy appropriation legislation. - None.

What are the conditions under which the United Kingdom may be entitled to conduct a nuclear test under the terms of the United States energy appropriation legislation.

What are the conditions under which the United Kingdom may be entitled to conduct a nuclear test under the terms of the United States energy appropriation legislation.

What response has been made by Her Majesty's Government to the announcement made by the French Government on 8th April of a moratorium on nuclear testing until the end of 1992. (Failed OPQ)

What response has been made by Her Majesty's Government to the announcement made by the French Government on 8th April of a moratorium on nuclear testing until the end of 1992. (Failed OPQ)

What is his Department's assessment of the potential impact of a comprehensive test ban treaty on the further proliferation of nuclear weapons.

What is his Department's assessment of the potential impact of a comprehensive test ban treaty on the further proliferation of nuclear weapons.