§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to ban the production, export and stockpiling of landmines; and if he will make a statement. [23099]
§ Mr. David DavisWe are actively pursuing through various fora further controls on the production, stockpiling, transfer and use of anti-personnel landmines. But such measures need to be realistic, and widely applied, if they are to be effective. A complete ban at this stage would not secure broad international support or be properly implemented.