§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans the Government have to sign the UN convention against the recruitment, use, financing and training of mercenaries; and if he will make a statement. [44560]
§ Mr. Tony LloydWe have no plans at present to sign the UN Convention against the Recruitment, Use, Financing and Training of Mercenaries. We have doubts concerning its legal enforceability in the UK. We are looking at options for national domestic regulation of private military companies.