As debates on foreign policy are held in the French National Assembly on 9 June 1971, French Foreign Minister Maurice Schumann replies to questions on disarmament. He emphasises that France is in favour of a disarmament system which, under effective international control, should lead to the cessation of arms production and the destruction of existing stockpiles. With regard to the plan to reduce military forces in Central Europe, Maurice Schumann outlines the reasons why France is opposed to such a project. The French Government believes that, as long as détente has not been consolidated, the reduction of forces represents a danger for European security.