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Chemical Weapons Convention - Declaration of Protective Programme for 2019

20 May 2020

Proposing MP
James Heappey Con
Wells
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
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At a Glance

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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