Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Marquess of Lothian (Conservative), on Wednesday, 13 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 63 members in total.

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UN RESOLUTION 1441

That this House welcomes the unanimous decision taken by the UN Security Council and applauds its determination to deal with Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction; expresses the hope that the regime in Baghdad will not obstruct the UN weapons inspectors in any form; notes that Resolution 1441 clearly states that any such obstruction will result in serious consequences as a result of its continued violations of its obligations; further notes that in the event of military action the Government should set out what plans it has for a post-Saddam Iraq; expresses concern that Iraq as a country should not be fragmented; highlights that the international community must accept its responsibility to assist the people of Iraq with economic aid and humanitarian assistance; and notes that this is vital if the Iraqi people are to successfully rebuild the internal infrastructure and economy of the country.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

67 

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Chemical weapons Biological weapons Inspections Iraq Nuclear weapons Verification UN resolutions

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk