§ Fiona MactaggartTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he(a) has had and (b) plans to have with the Government of the United States of America regarding the Ottawa Convention. [61828]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe regularly press the United States to sign the Ottawa Convention. I welcomed the American announcement in May that they would sign the Convention. We hope they will make every effort to do so soon.