§ Lord Kennetasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they intend to adhere to the recently agreed international convention to outlaw mercenaries and, if so, how soon they will be able to introduce legislation.
§ Lord Brabazon of TaraThe Convention Against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries was agreed in December 1989 by the General Assembly. We are examining it carefully against the background of current UK legislation. We hope to come to a decision soon.