§ Mr. AllenTo ask the Prime Minister what recent representations he has received on the reform of the(a) United Nations Charter and (b) international law to limit the sovereignty of nations in cases of (i) urgent humanitarian need and (ii) the threatened aquisition and use of weapons of mass destruction. [162276]
§ The Prime MinisterMy discussions with other leaders frequently touch on the need for effective collective action to deal with all threats to international peace and security. This includes both to avert an overwhelming humanitarian catastrophe and action to counter the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.
I welcome the UN Secretary-General's decision to set up a High Level Panel to review how the UN can respond more effectively to threats to international peace and security, including considering whether any institutional changes are required.