Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference 2026

Debate between Lord Bruce of Bennachie and Lord Swire

Wednesday 10th December 2025 Lords Chamber

[Lord Bruce of Bennachie (LD)]

My Lords—

[Lord Swire (Con)]

My Lords, what reassurance can the Government give us—

[Lord Bruce of Bennachie (LD)]

My Lords, the challenge of the review next year is to prevent the escalation, never mind the reduction, of nuclear weapons, and to ensure that there is no worrying escalation by America, China or Russia of their threats to test nuclear weapons, for example. How can we be sure that we put the process into reverse rather than see it escalate?