Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 March 2003. It was answered by Lord Bach (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 March 2003.

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Bach, Lord

Question

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Bach on 13 March 2003 (645 c194-6WA), what is their assessment of the consequences for enemy forces and civilian populations of the deployment and use of depleted uranium munitions; what are the implications in terms of the conventions of war to which the United Kingdom is party; and whether they will now undertake an urgent review of policy on their use. [HL 2192].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 2192; 646 c81-2WA

Session

2002-03

Subjects

Ammunition Armed forces Armed conflict Cancer Deployment Civilians Health hazards Treaties Depleted uranium