NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENCE

Early day motion 4, tabled 6 December 2000 by Paul Flynn (Labour). Signed by 58 members.

That this House recognises the danger posed by the proliferation of ballistic missiles; believes that there are a number of policy instruments for dealing with these concerns other than a National Missile Defence, including diplomatic persuasion, arms control deterrence and other defensive measures; endorses the Government's commitment to preserve and strengthen the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty; urges the governments of the United States and Russia not to abrogate or withdraw unilaterally from the ABMT; and calls on Her Majesty's Government not to make any decisions regarding co-operation with National Missile Defence that would undermine strategic stability.

Signatures by party: Labour 45, Liberal Democrat 9, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2.