Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 8 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 11 December 1997. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Thursday, 11 December 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the Government intends to ratify the treaty banning anti-personnel mines; and what steps he is taking to encourage other countries to ratify the treaty. - Ref to 301 c398-99, 24 November 1997; and 302 c300, 4 December 1997.

Answer: Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the Government intend to ratify the treaty banning anti-personnel mines; and what steps he is taking to encourage other countries to ratify the treaty. [20152] Mr. Tony Lloyd: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave to the hon. and learned Member for North-East Fife (Mr. Campbell) on 24 November 1997, Official Report, columns 398-99, and to my hon. Friend the Member for Strand (Mr. Drew) on 4 December 1997, Official Report, column 300.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 20152; 302 c649-50W;302 c649W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Arms control Bomb disposal International cooperation Landmines Ottawa Convention Treaties