§ Lord Molloyasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, since chemical weapons now being manufactured have effects which can match nuclear weapons, they will seek international agreement for a comprehensive ban.
§ Baroness YoungWe have for some years sought international agreement on a comprehensive convention banning the production, stockpiling and use of chemical weapons with provisions for the destruction of existing stocks and for effective verification, including on-site inspection. We will continue to play an active part in the current negotiations of the Committee on Disarmament in Geneva to achieve such an agreement.