HL Deb 15 January 1990 vol 514 cc508-9WA
Lord Kennet

asked 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 Tara

The 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.