§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent consultations he has had with(a) the United Nations and (b) the International Red Cross about the use of cluster bombs. [15656]
§ Mr. BradshawAs part of the review process of the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, the UK co-sponsored a working paper proposing a way ahead for future work on explosive remnants of war, including cluster bombs. The UK will continue to participate actively in the UN as discussions develop, aiming to work together with EU partners and other States' parties, towards a practical solution that addresses humanitarian concerns while safeguarding the UK's military requirements. UK officials have also participated in discussions, about cluster bombs, with the International Committee of the Red Cross, in the context of consultations about the ICRC' s proposals on explosive remnants of war.