Proceeding contribution from Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 17 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill on Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill (HL) 2009-10.

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [Lords]

The Minister slightly skipped over the Government's change of heart. Initially we agreed to ban the dumb weapons, such as the BL755 and the M26, but we would continue to use the smart versions. That position has now changed, but given that it was clearly thought at the time that the smart weapon had a role to play, has the Minister received any representations from the Ministry of Defence about the effect that the Government's change of heart may have on our armed forces?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 507 c886
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Arms control Cluster munitions Bomb disposal EU countries Landmines Treaties Terminology USA Non-governmental organisations Convention on Cluster Munitions
Legislation: Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill (HL) 2009-10
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [Lords]

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