§ 28. Mr. Kevin HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart concerning a ban on the use of anti-personnel land mines. [4338]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs considered this issue with his European Union counterparts on 1 October 1996. Discussions on work towards a total worldwide ban on anti-personnel mines takes place regularly between UK and French officials.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his policy in respect of anti-personnel mines. [4487]
§ Mr. ArbuthnotI refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer given in reply to a question from the hon. Member for Caernarfon (Mr. Wigley) on 23 April 1996,Official Report, column 84.