§ Mr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his policy on the United Nations Resolution Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the threat or use of nuclear weapons. [16924]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe voted against the Resolution tabled in the United Nations First Committee by Malaysia about the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons, because of its selective quotation of the Advisory Opinion and its unrealistic call for time-bound multilateral negotiations.
We remain committed to the goal of nuclear disarmament and continue to hold the International Court of Justice in high regard. We have said that we will press for multilateral negotiations towards mutual, balanced and verifiable reductions in nuclear weapons and, when satisfied with progress, will ensure that British nuclear weapons are included in multilateral negotiations.