Weapons of Mass Destruction (Hansard, 25 March 2004)

HC Deb 25 March 2004 vol 419 c1040W 1040W

§ Norman Baker
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on(a) the weapons of mass destruction held by Israel and (b) that nation's (i) entry into and (ii) adherence to international agreements on such weapons.[162306]

§ Mr. Rammell
The Government continue to urge Israel to resolve international speculation about its possession of weapons of mass destruction by acceding to the relevant international Treaties.
The Government support the creation of a Middle East zone free of weapons of mass destruction and urges all states, both in the region and elsewhere, to accede to, and adhere to, all the International Treaties and Conventions covering such weapons.