DEFENCE Minister Des Browne met peace campaigners and debated the issue of replacing the Trident nuclear weapons system during a visit to the North-East.
The Secretary of State for Defence met members of Peace Action Durham, during a visit to the city last week in what was described as being "a very lively debate".
The meeting took place at The Miners' Hall, in Durham City, in a meeting organised by local MP Roberta Blackman-Woods.
The MP said that any constituents wishing to make their views known on the issue ahead of yesterday's House of Commons vote, could contact her.
She said: "I was very pleased that the Secretary of State came to Durham to discuss this extremely important issue with Peace Action Durham.
"It is important that the Government engages with the public on this issue.
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