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Written question asked by Helen Maguire (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 21 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 November 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 1 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Ottawa Convention

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department plans to participate in the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Convention.

Answer

Yes. The UK will serve in the role of Vice-President during the meeting, as well as having a role on the Committee reviewing requests by States Parties to extend their mine clearance obligations under Article 5 of the Convention.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
93610
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Ottawa Convention
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk