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1303628

	registered interest
	date	17/03/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Trident Missiles
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of lifting the cap on the number of Trident nuclear warheads the UK can stockpile on nuclear non-proliferation.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL14329
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2021 answer text <p>The fundamental purpose of the UK's nuclear deterrent remains to deter other states' use of nuclear weapons. We would never encourage others to develop nuclear weapons in breach of their NPT obligations. We remain committed to multilateral disarmament and our shared long-term goal of a world without nuclear weapons.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 30/03/2021 13:33:53 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1303630

	registered interest
	date	17/03/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Trident Missiles
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of lifting the cap on the number of Trident nuclear warheads the UK can stockpile on negotiations at the next Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL14331
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/03/2021 answer text <p>The UK will continue to work for a successful NPT Review Conference that continues to lay the groundwork and helps build the trust and confidence necessary for multilateral disarmament, as well as strengthening the non-proliferation and peaceful uses pillars of the Treaty. We will continue to play a leading role in developing nuclear disarmament verification, on which our ability to achieve and maintain a world without nuclear weapons will depend. We will also continue to build trust and confidence amongst nuclear weapon states, and between nuclear weapon states and non-nuclear weapon states.</p><p>As coordinator of the P5 Process in 2019 and 2020, we pushed forward work on transparency, leading the way with our consultation exercise on the UK's national implementation report that has now been taken up by others, and securing agreement to a presentation by the nuclear weapon states of their national nuclear doctrines at the Review Conference. We look forward to continuing these discussions and picking up other important issues such as strategic risk reduction.</p><p>As we approach the NPT Review Conference, we will continue to demonstrate our commitment to all pillars of the NPT, including disarmament.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 30/03/2021 13:36:00 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1379721

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL4157
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2021 answer text <p>The UK believes that the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) has been, and continues to be, a huge success. For over 50 years it has minimised the proliferation of nuclear weapons; provided the framework to enable significant levels of nuclear disarmament, and allowed States to develop secure, safe and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. The NPT has played an unparalleled role in curtailing the nuclear arms race. Coupled with the safeguards regime operated by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), it has deterred all but a few states from acquiring nuclear weapons. Globally, the number of nuclear weapons has reduced by nearly three quarters since its peak in the mid-1980s. The NPT continues to be essential to the maintenance of a safe and secure world. The UK remains strongly committed to the NPT and will work towards a successful Review Conference in January 2022.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 30/11/2021 15:07:16 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1256459

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Weapons
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Select Committee on International Relations Rising nuclear risk, disarmament and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, published on 24 April 2019 (HL Paper 338); and what plans they have to ensure high level UK representation at the next Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL10895
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government welcomes the continued engagement with the International Relations and Defence Committee, including during the inquiry. We are grateful for the Committee's feedback on the Government's approach to the NPT, and the Review Conference. The Government's full response to the report's recommendations has been published by the Committee and can be found here: <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/lords-committees/International-Relations-Committee/NPT-and-Nuclear-Disarmament/Government-Response-Risng-nuclear-risk-disarmament-and-the-Nuclear-Non-Proliferation-Report.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/lords-committees/International-Relations-Committee/NPT-and-Nuclear-Disarmament/Government-Response-Risng-nuclear-risk-disarmament-and-the-Nuclear-Non-Proliferation-Report.pdf .</a>The next NPT Review Conference has been postponed until August 2021; the Government has not yet made a decision on UK representation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 14/12/2020 17:45:37 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1305854

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Weapons
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the remark by Baroness Goldie on 23 March (HL Deb, col 808) that "We are satisfied that we are compliant with the non-proliferation treaty", what assessment they have made of the statement on 17 March by a UN spokesperson that the decision of the Government to increase their nuclear weapons arsenal is "contrary to its obligations to Article Six of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons".
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL14587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2021 answer text <p>Maintaining and renewing elements of the UK's nuclear deterrent capability is fully consistent with our international legal obligations, including those under Article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The UK remains committed to the step-by-step approach to nuclear disarmament under the framework of the NPT, and the long-term goal of a world without nuclear weapons.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park question first answered 09/04/2021 10:55:51 answering member 4062 label Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1488574

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2022
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are their priorities for the Review Conference on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons; and what emphasis will they put on the following elements of strategic risk reduction (1) building confidence, (2) increasing mutual understanding and comprehension about nuclear posture and capabilities amongst the P5, and (3) effective crisis management and crisis prevention tools.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL1701
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK is committed to effective international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation and we will engage in such relevant discussions at the NPT RevCon (Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons). We want Russia to demonstrate the same commitment: it was Russia's violation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty that led to that Treaty's demise. Russia's proposed moratorium would do nothing to address its existing deployments of prohibited missiles, and so would not improve the international political situation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 21/07/2022 15:19:21 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1256456

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are their priorities for the next Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL10892
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2020 answer text <p>The Government's priority is to reinforce the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) as a vital part of the international security architecture, and to highlight the UK's strong track record across all three pillars of the treaty. The Government will work to promote transparency between nuclear and non-nuclear states, emphasise the important role of the peaceful uses of nuclear energy in achieving our sustainable development goals, and submit a National Report to highlight our achievements in supporting the NPT.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 14/12/2020 17:27:01 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1256458

	registered interest
	date	30/11/2020
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps the UN Security Council’s five permanent members have taken to ensure a productive Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL10894
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/12/2020 answer text <p>The P5 continue to work towards a successful NPT Review Conference in 2021. During the UK's leadership of the P5, the Government hosted a series of P5 meetings on exchanging nuclear doctrines, risk reduction and the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. In February 2020, the London P5 Conference provided a platform for open and frank discussions amongst the P5, civil society and the wider NPT community.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 14/12/2020 17:26:28 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1379719

	registered interest
	date	17/11/2021
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government who they will send as representatives to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in January 2022.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL4155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2021 answer text <p>The UK is pleased that the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference has recently been confirmed for January 2022. We are aware that the format will be different due to COVID restrictions which will have an impact on the UK's delegation. We are still awaiting details on key elements of the Review Conference programme. The UK hopes to have Ministerial attendance at the Review Conference as well as a cross Whitehall delegation.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 01/12/2021 14:03:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

1488573

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2022
	answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept id	208
	answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
	hansard heading	Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have completed preparations for the Review Conference on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons that will take place in August this year; and who will represent the UK at that conference.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer
	uin	HL1700
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2022 answer text <p>The UK looks forward to working with all states to strengthen the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) at the Tenth Review Conference in August. The FCDO is still finalising Ministerial attendance. The senior official who will represent the UK at the conference will be the UK's Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 26/07/2022 14:25:21 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	1934 label Biography information for Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer