§ Q9. Mr. Tam DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what assessment has been made of the ecological consequences of a military option in the Gulf.
§ The Prime MinisterOn any realistic estimate, the main effect would be to increase annual world CO2 emissions by a small amount. Any environmental damage is undesirable, but the international community believes that the issues at stake are overriding. The way to avoid any of the consequences to which the hon. Member draws attention is for Saddam Hussein to comply with the resolutions of the United Nations and to withdraw from Kuwait.