HC Deb 15 June 1981 vol 6 c280W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether the United Kingdom has signed the United Nations convention against the use of inhumane conventional weapons, including napalm mines and booby traps; and, if so, when this will be ratified.

Mr. Hurd

The United Kingdom signed the convention on 10 April, when it opened for signature. No date for ratification has yet been decided.