Missiles (Nuclear Warheads)

Oral Answers to Questions — British Army – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 December 1958.

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Photo of Mr Robert Mellish Mr Robert Mellish , Bermondsey 12:00, 17 December 1958

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is satisfied that he has a sufficient supply of nuclear warheads for missiles to be used by the Army in the field; and how many of these warheads are of British and how many of United States manufacture.

Photo of Mr Christopher Soames Mr Christopher Soames , Bedford

Yes, Sir. There are sufficient stocks, but it would not be in the public interest to give details.

Photo of Mr Robert Mellish Mr Robert Mellish , Bermondsey

Can we be certain of that? Since we are supposed to be manufacturing the great deterrent, the H-bomb, do we have enough material to enable us to manufacture these warheads as well?

Photo of Mr Christopher Soames Mr Christopher Soames , Bedford

The Question is whether we have a sufficient supply of nuclear warheads for missiles to be used by the Army in the field. The answer is, "Yes."