Proceeding contribution from Lord Redwood (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 23 March 2010. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [Lords].

Cluster Munitions (Prohibitions) Bill [Lords]

It would be helpful to the Committee if the Minister gave an explanation of how likely he thinks the defence in the clause would be and how likely it is that it represents some form of block or impediment to the intention of the Bill. The proposal relates to international military operations and to where members of the UK forces may be involved with other states that are not party to the convention. How big a loophole might this be, as against the intention of trying to get rid of the weapons?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 508 c159
Session: 2009-10
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Disclosure of information Armed forces Decommissioning Deployment Arms control Cluster munitions Enforcement Powers of entry Prosecutions Treaties
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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