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Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [HL]

My Lords, the Minister’s remarks are entirely constructive and helpful and clarify the Government’s mind on this matter. I note the thought that we may be faced with further legislation but, if that is necessary, so be it. Clearly this is a complex matter that cannot be rushed. We need to work out how a more effective grip can be achieved on the many channels through which indirect finance will, I am afraid, continue to be supplied for a time to activities that could lead to the assembly and fabrication of cluster bomb munitions of the prohibited kind. But in the light of the Minister’s remarks, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 1 withdrawn. Clause 2 agreed. Clauses 3 to 5 agreed. Clause 6 : Other purposes permitted by Convention Amendment 2 Clause 6 : Other purposes permitted by Convention Amendment 2 Moved by