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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Chemical Weapons Convention - Declaration of Protective Programme for 2019

20 May 2020 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by James Heappey Con Wells

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At a glance

Key points

  • The UK's chemical protection programme for 2019 is detailed in a declaration submitted under the Chemical Weapons Convention.
  • A summary of the programme is being placed in the Library of the House.
  • This action reflects the Government's commitment to openness and transparency.

Issue summary

The statement addresses the UK's compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention regarding its chemical protection programme.

Action requested

I am placing a copy of the summary of the UK's chemical protection programme for 2019 in the Library of the House, as per the Government's commitment to openness and transparency.

Key facts

  • The UK's chemical protection programme is compliant with the Chemical Weapons Convention.
  • The programme aims to protect against the use of chemical weapons.
  • A summary of the programme for 2019 has been provided to the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
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