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Written question asked by Ken Livingstone (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 July 1995. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 July 1995 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
How Britain's decision to abandon production of chemical weapons contributed towards the signing of the Chemical Weapons Convention; for what reasons Britain decided to abandon production of chemical weapons; and if this decision to abandon chemical weapons was taken in consultation with the United States of America.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
35572; 263 c1163W
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Chemical and biological warfare Defence Chemical weapons Arms control Chemical Weapons Convention Research USA