§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the outcome of discussions at the United Nations General Assembly on a nuclear test ban; and if he will place in the Library a copy of all speeches made by representatives of the United Kingdom Government to the UNGA on a test ban since 1 September. [39918]
§ Mr. David DavisA resolution adopting the comprehensive test ban treaty was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 10 September 1996, with the support of 158 states. My right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs set out the Government's position in his statement to the United Nations General Committee on 24 September, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.