§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs who will represent the United Kingdom at the chemical weapons convention signing conference in Paris; what is Her Majesty's Government's attitude toward the preparatory commission and its method of operation; what initiatives are proposed by the United Kingdom to advance the elimination of chemical weapons at the conference; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMy noble Friend Baroness Chalker of Wallasey will represent the United Kingdom at the chemical weapons convention signing ceremony in Paris. We look forward to the establishment of the preparatory commission and expect to make a full and positive contribution to its work.