https://declassified.library.utoronto.ca/files/original/8bd1887a36d774b88e4803dffb499a70.pdf 95ffc0e030c16d30a431e265bfc1b7e3 PDF Text Text D.L.(l)/R.P.Ca.meron/afm DEPARTMENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS / * • MEMORANDUM TO: Under-Secretary of S t a t e for External Affairs FROM: Defence Liaison 1 Security SECRET Date J u l y 2 9 , 1959. File No. REFERENCE: & SUBJECT: Muclear Weapons - United Kingdom Position We have been studying Prime Minister Macmillan's statement in the House of Commons on June 23 when, in reply to questions, he indicated "that a positive decision" would be required by the United Kingdom Government with regard to the use of nuclear weapons of any kind, whether operating under independent United Kingdom command or Allied command. (London telegram 2067 of 2k June attached). 2. While we appreciate that Mr. Macmillan's statement must be viewed in the light of current political debate in the United Kingdom concerning nuclear weapons, we are inclined to think that it would be advisable if our High Commissioner in London and possibly M. Leger were able to confirm with the United Kingdom authorities and SACEUR, respectively, our interpretation of the Prime Minister's remarks. Since the intention is to equip Canadian forces in Europe with nuclear weapons, it would seem particularly desirable to have a clear understanding of the arrangements for political control (as distinct from the military CIRCULATION e e e »C. Ext. 326 (6/56) 000149 }4 .?. $/os) I �-2. --7-y. arrangements) which the "United..Kingdom appears to have.'•;'• v • in mind in respect of the use sots tactical.nuclear." ..weapons.'_ .' . > In the circumstahces^awe have prepared for yo,ur. ;'.-..signature- if you agree, a draft telegram to our -NATO ' . mi ss Ionian d .our High Commissioner, in-London summarizing' sour interpretation of Mr.. Macmilianj's remarks in the light; • of. the explanations provided by Sir Frank Roberts and Sir, _••'/•Patrick" Dean .(NATO "telegram -132^ of- June 26- and "Londonr -.- . telegram 2118 of June 29 attached).••''•;' .. ;• . ^ •.-••. • "-•••" Since the problem is tiasicaily ,political in 7 -character, we-did not think it necessary to seek the "views •'••' of the Chairman, Chiefs of-..-Staff1 before launching bur .-.' enquiry. However, we are;arranging to have a copy of the ..-outgoing-message sent to him. .-•''»..; "7.. - . y •• :•'.,' "' ••'* i «? \yM xson I # 000150 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context CDNW02507 Title A name given to the resource Memo from Defence Liaison I to the Under-Secretary Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived " NATO - Nuclear weapons - Policy," RG25-A-3-b, vol 5958, file 50219-AL-2-40, part 1-1, Library and Archives Canada (LAC). Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Canadian Crown Subject The topic of the resource Nuclear Weapons Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Canada Declassified Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource en Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 29-Jul-59