asked the Prime Minister, pursuant to her reply to the hon. Member for West Lothian, Official Report, 29 January, column 1023, what discussions took place with the Government of Pakistan concerning the nonproliferation treaty; and what reasons that Government gave for their refusal to sign the treaty.

Discussions between Governments on this issue are confidential, but Pakistan has linked the possibility of her acceptance of the Non-Proliferation Treaty with parallel action by India.