HL Deb 04 March 2003 vol 645 c104WA
Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they believe that Syria possesses weapons of mass destruction. [HL1733]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We are concerned by persistent reports that Syria is pursuing a programme for the development of weapons of mass destruction.

We regularly urge all states to sign and ratify all the treaties and conventions covering the development of such weapons.