Written question asked by Martyn Day (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 October 2019 (named day). It was answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Monday, 28 October 2019 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Nuclear Weapons
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for his policies of the conclusions of the Journal on the Use of Force and International Law article entitled UK Nuclear deterrence policy: an unlawful threat of force published online on 22 September 2019; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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I can reassure the hon. Member that the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent is fully compliant and compatible with our international legal obligations.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3709
- Session
- 2019-19
- Subjects
- International law Nuclear weapons
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- 2019-12-16 10:51:59 +0000
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