§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is their intention, along with other Governments and in particular that of the United States, after the Iraqi forces have left Kuwait, to promote an international conference at which a complete ban on nuclear, chemical and other weapons of mass destruction in the whole area would be reached.
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (The Earl of Caithness)We are opposed to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and will seek effective constraints on Iraq's capabilities by all suitable means.