§ Mr. Bruce GeorgeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the Green Paper on mercenaries will be published; and what are the reasons for the delay. [156151]
§ Mr. BattleUnfortunately, it proved impossible to publish the Green Paper on mercenary activity as expected by the end of November 2000.
The issue is a complex one. It is important therefore to work carefully through the details. I can assure the House that work on the Paper is continuing.