§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Ministry of Defence regarding the military utility of anti-personnel mines for the armed forces.
§ Mr. David DavisWe continue to regard landmines as a legitimate defensive weapon when used responsibly in accordance with the laws of war. We are, however, working with like-minded countries to establish a viable and effective international control regime to ensure the responsible use of anti-personnel landmines. My Department is in regular contact with the Ministry of Defence over this.
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Governments of other countries in the European Union regarding the moratorium on the export of anti-personnel mines, in particular regarding the exclusion of self-destruct and self-neutralising mines from the terms of the moratorium introduced by Her Majesty's Government on 27 July.
§ Mr. David DavisWe have regular discussions with our European Union partners with the aim of developing a viable and effective international control regime for anti-personnel landmines.