§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what restrictions the chemical weapons convention will impose on the use of riot control agents or other law enforcement chemicals in operations by United Kingdom armed forces, including those involved in peacekeeping operations. [21337]
§ Mr. SoamesThe chemical weapons convention, when it enters into force, will ban the use of riot control agents as a method of warfare, but allow their use for law enforcement. My Department's policy on the use of riot control agents is in accordance with the provisions of the convention.