The Minister mentioned the United Nations but did not take account of its report, which says that the use of this ammunition is likely to cause chemical toxicity, which can result in skin irritation and kidney failure. Is he aware of that report? The other point is this: have we not handed Mr Putin an ill-founded but successful propaganda opportunity to claim falsely that the allies are seeking to introduce a nuclear element to the conflict? Who authorised the use, and indeed the supply, of this

ammunition? Who took account of the possible public responses which people such as Mr Putin might take advantage of?

The Minister mentioned the United Nations but did not take account of its report, which says that the use of this ammunition is likely to cause chemical toxicity, which can result in skin irritation and kidney failure. Is he aware of that report? The other point is this: have we not handed Mr Putin an ill-founded but successful propaganda opportunity to claim falsely that the allies are seeking to introduce a nuclear element to the conflict? Who authorised the use, and indeed the supply, of this

ammunition? Who took account of the possible public responses which people such as Mr Putin might take advantage of?

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills with reference to the answer of 12 November 2009, Official Report, columns 644-45W, on exports: white phosphorus, which licences for exports to each country of destination were for munitions controlled in the (a) ML3a or (b) ML4a category.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills with reference to the answer of 12 November 2009, Official Report, columns 644-45W, on exports: white phosphorus, which licences for exports to each country of destination were for munitions controlled in the (a) ML3a or (b) ML4a category.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether any munitions containing white phosphorus manufactured in the UK have been used in theatres of military operation against UK armed forces in the last 10 years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether any munitions containing white phosphorus manufactured in the UK have been used in theatres of military operation against UK armed forces in the last 10 years.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform pursuant to the answer of 23 February 2009, Official Report, column 19W, on ammunition: exports, how many of the 67 licences related to exports to each country.

To ask the Minister of State, Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform pursuant to the answer of 23 February 2009, Official Report, column 19W, on ammunition: exports, how many of the 67 licences related to exports to each country.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list the (a) amount and (b) make of (i) handguns, (ii) ammunition, (iii) weapons sights and (iv) gun mountings exported to Jamaica under licences granted during 2001; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, if she will list the (a) amount and (b) make of (i) handguns, (ii) ammunition, (iii) weapons sights and (iv) gun mountings exported to Jamaica under licences granted during 2001; and if she will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much ordnance was released by British aircraft over Iraq in (a) February and (b) 1st to 20th March; on how many occasions during these periods coalition aircraft were responding in self-defence; and if he will make a statement; how much ordnance...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much ordnance was released by British aircraft over Iraq in (a) February and (b) 1st to 20th March; on how many occasions during these periods coalition aircraft were responding in self-defence; and if he will make a statement; how much ordnance...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for further procurements of cluster bombs, indicating the (a) type, (b) cost and (c) manufacturer involved; how many cluster bombs, and of what tonnage, are held by British armed services; and what is their current value.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for further procurements of cluster bombs, indicating the (a) type, (b) cost and (c) manufacturer involved; how many cluster bombs, and of what tonnage, are held by British armed services; and what is their current value.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of available stocks of (a) precision guided munitions and (c) non-precision guided munitions were used during operation Allied Force. - Including fact that withholding this information in accordance with exemption 1 (Defence, Security and International Relations) of the Code of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of available stocks of (a) precision guided munitions and (c) non-precision guided munitions were used during operation Allied Force. - Including fact that withholding this information in accordance with exemption 1 (Defence, Security and International Relations) of the Code of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the book value of the stock-retained totals of missiles and ammunition in each year from 1989-90 to 1999-2000; in each year, what was the (a) percentage change from the previous year, (b) total stock value expended in operations, training and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the book value of the stock-retained totals of missiles and ammunition in each year from 1989-90 to 1999-2000; in each year, what was the (a) percentage change from the previous year, (b) total stock value expended in operations, training and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many live firing exercises have been undertaken by the Royal Navy in each of the last five years stating in each case (a) the name of the exercise and (b) the number and cost of rounds expended by (i) the Goalkeeper...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many live firing exercises have been undertaken by the Royal Navy in each of the last five years stating in each case (a) the name of the exercise and (b) the number and cost of rounds expended by (i) the Goalkeeper...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the approximate weight of ordnance dropped on Iraq by allied planes in 1999; and if he will make a statement.- Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the approximate weight of ordnance dropped on Iraq by allied planes in 1999; and if he will make a statement.- Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what studies or tests are currently being undertaken by or on behalf of the MoD into non-radioactive or contaminating substitutes for depleted uranium weapons and armour; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what studies or tests are currently being undertaken by or on behalf of the MoD into non-radioactive or contaminating substitutes for depleted uranium weapons and armour; and if he will make a statement.

If he will make it his policy to discontinue the dumping of live ammunition at sea; if he has made any estimate of its environmental consequences; if he has made any estimate of the difference in cost between dumping it & decommissioning it with the resultant opportunity to recycle scrap...

If he will make it his policy to discontinue the dumping of live ammunition at sea; if he has made any estimate of its environmental consequences; if he has made any estimate of the difference in cost between dumping it & decommissioning it with the resultant opportunity to recycle scrap...