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Nuclear Deterrent

Volume 972: debated on Wednesday 24 October 1979

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asked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on the modernisation of their nuclear deterrent; and if, in particular, he intends to offer facilities in the United Kingdom for the installation of cruise missiles.

To maintain the effectiveness of the strategic deterrent; to support the need for NATO collectively to modernise its long-range theatre nuclear forces; and to take consequential action as necessary.