RAF FYLINGDALES AND NMD

Early day motion 436, tabled 18 December 2002 by Alan Simpson (Labour). Signed by 48 members.

That this House notes the request by the United States Government to upgrade facilities at RAF Fylingdales as part of their National Missile Defence programme; recognises that there are huge moral, economic, technological and legal issues raised by NMD; welcomes the Government's commitment to a wide ranging public debate on these issues; and believes that the United States request should not even be considered until the British public has been able to have this debate and decide whether the 'Son of Star Wars' proposals offer any real security for Britain or the international community.

Signatures by party: Labour 38, Labour/Co-operative 4, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 2.