§ Baroness Wilcoxasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether the Written Answer by Baroness Amos on 30 October (WA 152) means that the United Kingdom is legally at war; and, if so, with whom. [HL1099]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Amos)I refer the noble Baroness to the earlier reply given on 30 October. The term "the war against terrorism" has been used to describe the whole campaign against terrorism, including military, political, financial, legislative and law enforcement measures. No formal declaration of war has been made by HMG. The UK's action is fully consistent with decisions of the UN Security Council and with our obligations in international law.