§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he expects to ratify the United Nations weaponry convention; and what is his policy towards accepting the optional protocol No. III, on the use of incendiary weapons in certain circumstances.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggWe are still considering ratification of the UN weaponry convention. When we have reached a decision, we shall make clear our policy towards protocol No. III.