Letter from B.B. Boshell
GLOBAL SECURITY:
NON PROLIFERATION
In connection with the above inquiry I have
studied the terms of reference and would like to submit the following
points:
— I consider the Non Proliferation
Treaty to have been largely effective in preventing the spread
of nuclear weapons to other countries. It is acknowledged that
not all nuclear states are signatories.
— It is disappointing that the P5 states
have not honoured their commitments under Article 6 of the
NPT. In fact, they are modernising their nuclear arsenals.
— Unless there is genuine movement
on the part of the P5 states the NPT is in danger of collapse.
— Here is a chance for the UK to take
a world lead in honouring its commitments under Article 6 by
abandoning its plans to renew the Trident submarine system.
— The agreement to site US missile
defence interceptors in Poland, and possibly the Czech Republic,
has produced a predictably dangerous response from Russia.
— The UK should refuse the US government
the use of the Yorkshire bases Fylingdales and Menwith Hill for
the missile defence system. This will exacerbate the arms race
which seems apparent.
Thanking you, in advance, for your attention
to these matters
30 August 2008
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