Strategic forces balance surveyed - Tactical use of nuclear weapons.
The NATO Nuclear Planning Group, composed of Ministers of Defence of seven NATO countries, adjourned today after a two-day conference in Brussels, Belgium. Greece was represented by Ambassador P.A. Cavalierato. Following a briefing by Mr. Laird, Ministers surveyed developments in the balance of strategic forces that had occurred since their last meeting and engaged in a discussion of certain aspects of the balance. They exchanged views on the insight gained during the past two years and discussed the requirements essential to effective Alliance consultation and decision-making. As a further step in the work program initiated two years ago, Ministers continued their examination of studies designed to explore in greater depth the possible tactical use of nuclear weapons in defence of the NATO area.