Nuclear War: International Conference Debate

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Department: Cabinet Office

Nuclear War: International Conference

Lord Hannay of Chiswick Excerpts
Wednesday 6th November 2013

(11 years, 1 month ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Hannay of Chiswick Portrait Lord Hannay of Chiswick (CB)
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My Lords, will the Minister be able to say what attitude the US Government are taking to attending the Mexico conference? Could it possibly be that we are just waiting to see which way they jump? If so, is that the best way to approach this matter?

Lord Wallace of Saltaire Portrait Lord Wallace of Saltaire
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My Lords, the United States has also not yet taken a decision. My understanding is that the other members of the P5 are unlikely to attend. I suspect that the considerations of the US Administration may not be totally dissimilar from those that are concerning the British Government.