Chemical Weapons Convention

HC Deb 28 March 1995 vol 257 c527W

Mr. Hoyle

To ask the President of the Board of Trade for what reasons the chemical weapons convention has not yet been ratified. [14654]

Mr. Rooney

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans he has to ratify the chemical weapons convention. [14649]

Mr. Heseltine

Legislation is required before the UK can ratify the chemical weapons convention. This will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time and the Government"s other legislative priorities permit.