Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 13 January 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 January 1998. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 1998 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 Her Majesty's Government plans to incorporate the Ottawa Landmine Treaty into United Kingdom law; and what steps it is taking to pursuade other countries to ratify the treaty.

Answer: Dr. Cable: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when Her Majesty's Government plans to incorporate the Ottawa Landmine Treaty into United Kingdom law; and what steps it is taking to persuade other countries to ratify the treaty. [23611] Mr. Tony Lloyd: We intend to introduce legislation as soon as the parliamentary timetable allows. We shall continue to take every opportunity to urge as many countries as possible to sign the Ottawa Convention and to encourage those that have signed to ratify the Convention as quickly as possible.

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