What steps they are taking to dissuade the United States Senate from withdrawing United States funding from the Global Monitoring System being set up to police the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, which Treaty the Senate recently refused to ratify. [HL 4514].

What steps they are taking to dissuade the United States Senate from withdrawing United States funding from the Global Monitoring System being set up to police the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty, which Treaty the Senate recently refused to ratify. [HL 4514].

What is the approach of the World Trade Organisation to the fact that the necessary scientific studies undertaken to assess the harmlessness or otherwise of a product or process may take longer than originally anticipated. [HL 3180]. - Inc ref to WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary...

What is the approach of the World Trade Organisation to the fact that the necessary scientific studies undertaken to assess the harmlessness or otherwise of a product or process may take longer than originally anticipated. [HL 3180]. - Inc ref to WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary...

Whether they were informed about the series of underground 'sub-critical' nuclear tests, not subject to the nuclear weapons test ban, conducted by the Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy and the Ministry of Defence at Novaya Zemlya last autumn and to be conducted again this year; whether the United States in...

Whether they were informed about the series of underground 'sub-critical' nuclear tests, not subject to the nuclear weapons test ban, conducted by the Russian Ministry of Atomic Energy and the Ministry of Defence at Novaya Zemlya last autumn and to be conducted again this year; whether the United States in...

What information they have of (a) nuclear weapons newly developed by the United States which did not require testing; and (b) the United States presidential Decision Directive of last autumn concerning United States future use of nuclear weapons. [HL 1958].

What information they have of (a) nuclear weapons newly developed by the United States which did not require testing; and (b) the United States presidential Decision Directive of last autumn concerning United States future use of nuclear weapons. [HL 1958].

What information they have about the CIA's report some weeks ago of a Russian nuclear weapons test in the Arctic. - It is for individual governments to announce their own assessments. We believe that the seismic event in the Kara Sea in northern Russia on 16 August was an earthquake...

What information they have about the CIA's report some weeks ago of a Russian nuclear weapons test in the Arctic. - It is for individual governments to announce their own assessments. We believe that the seismic event in the Kara Sea in northern Russia on 16 August was an earthquake...

Whether they consider that the US Air Forces plans to test-drop B61-11 earth penetrating bombs from a B-2, as part of a series aimed at defining the repackaged nuclear weapons aero-ballistic dispersion patterns, are compatible with the spirit of the nuclear test ban.

Whether they consider that the US Air Forces plans to test-drop B61-11 earth penetrating bombs from a B-2, as part of a series aimed at defining the repackaged nuclear weapons aero-ballistic dispersion patterns, are compatible with the spirit of the nuclear test ban.

In the light of Baroness Chalker of Wallasey's Answer of 15th July 1996 (HL Deb c40WA), whether it is their intention, or that of the United States, to conduct laboratory and computer experiments relating to the improvement of nuclear weapons specifically making use of the 1.8-Teraflops-Capable Supercomputer soon to be...

In the light of Baroness Chalker of Wallasey's Answer of 15th July 1996 (HL Deb c40WA), whether it is their intention, or that of the United States, to conduct laboratory and computer experiments relating to the improvement of nuclear weapons specifically making use of the 1.8-Teraflops-Capable Supercomputer soon to be...

Whether it is intended that the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty should ban laboratory or computer experiments relating to the improvement of nuclear weapons.

Whether it is intended that the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty should ban laboratory or computer experiments relating to the improvement of nuclear weapons.

Whether HMG and the International Atomic Energy Authority, or any other international body, have been informed of the dismantling of the infrastructure of the former nuclear test site in Kazakhstan by the United States, and of the nature of a contract reputedly signed by the United States Nuclear Defence Agency...

Whether HMG and the International Atomic Energy Authority, or any other international body, have been informed of the dismantling of the infrastructure of the former nuclear test site in Kazakhstan by the United States, and of the nature of a contract reputedly signed by the United States Nuclear Defence Agency...

Whether it is HMG understanding that the United States will continue a programme of simulated nuclear testing in the event of a comprehensive nuclear test ban being agreed and if so, whether they will ensure that such a test ban includes a prohibition on testing simulations being shared with other...

Whether it is HMG understanding that the United States will continue a programme of simulated nuclear testing in the event of a comprehensive nuclear test ban being agreed and if so, whether they will ensure that such a test ban includes a prohibition on testing simulations being shared with other...

If complete test ban which is now being negotiated is expected to ban micro explosions which are by some considered as a possible technique for securing nuclear fusion as a source of electricity.

If complete test ban which is now being negotiated is expected to ban micro explosions which are by some considered as a possible technique for securing nuclear fusion as a source of electricity.

What tests HMG intend should be covered by the "comprehensive test ban treaty" which is referred to in the document by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference Principles and Objectives for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament; whether they intend that the desk top tests be included in a ban; and whether they...

What tests HMG intend should be covered by the "comprehensive test ban treaty" which is referred to in the document by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Review Conference Principles and Objectives for Nuclear Non-Proliferation and Disarmament; whether they intend that the desk top tests be included in a ban; and whether they...

If HMGovt are collaborating with other states, and if so which, in development of alternatives to nuclear testing. - Yes. Under US-UK 1958 Agreement, we cooperate closely with US on a wide range of nuclear matters, including alternatives to nuclear testing.

If HMGovt are collaborating with other states, and if so which, in development of alternatives to nuclear testing. - Yes. Under US-UK 1958 Agreement, we cooperate closely with US on a wide range of nuclear matters, including alternatives to nuclear testing.

Whether the USAF (or other US body) has been authorised to fly an experimental aircraft over these islands & to land it; what conditions govern its use of British airspace; & whether this development is an activity agreed in NATO, or bilaterally with the US.

Whether the USAF (or other US body) has been authorised to fly an experimental aircraft over these islands & to land it; what conditions govern its use of British airspace; & whether this development is an activity agreed in NATO, or bilaterally with the US.

Whether successor to RAF's free-fall nuclear weapon would need testing &, if so, where it would be tested since US testing site is no longer available.

Whether successor to RAF's free-fall nuclear weapon would need testing &, if so, where it would be tested since US testing site is no longer available.

What discussions the US Administration had with them before President Bush accepted the Congressional decision that nuclear weapon tests should be halted, & whether they agree with his decision.

What discussions the US Administration had with them before President Bush accepted the Congressional decision that nuclear weapon tests should be halted, & whether they agree with his decision.

What are the consequences for the British nuclear weapon testing programme of the recent decision of the US Administration to limit the number & yield of nuclear tests. - Includes figures for tests permitted.

What are the consequences for the British nuclear weapon testing programme of the recent decision of the US Administration to limit the number & yield of nuclear tests. - Includes figures for tests permitted.

If PM's suggestion for "predictability measures to provide transparency to both sides research & testing of strategic defences" implies PM's approval of US testing in space of ABM systems (other than in accordance with ABM treaty); & if not, what interpretation is to be put on her suggestion.

If PM's suggestion for "predictability measures to provide transparency to both sides research & testing of strategic defences" implies PM's approval of US testing in space of ABM systems (other than in accordance with ABM treaty); & if not, what interpretation is to be put on her suggestion.