§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the options under consideration for the national domestic regulation of private military companies. [48904]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe are examining the possibility of regulating the activities of private military companies. As part of that process, the FCO is looking at the measures adopted by other Governments. Detailed Whitehall-wide consideration will be required before any decisions are taken.