§ Lord Judd asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Further to the Written Answer given by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey on 21st January (WA 50–1) what steps they have taken "as a matter of priority" to determine whether the precise terms of the Order in Council implementing the UN arms embargo against Rwanda are adequate, whether remedial action is necessary, and, if so, what action is being taken.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyThe interdepartmental committee report on trafficking in arms noted a particular issue had arisen as to whether or not the existing Rwanda Orders in Council can be read as prohibiting the supply or delivery of arms to neighbouring countries for use in Rwanda, as the UN Security Council Resolutions require. This is the subject of detailed and urgent consultation between government departments. It is the Government's intention to make amending orders. These are currently in preparation.