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Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 1 December 2025UIN 93610

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department plans to participate in the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Convention.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Yes. The UK will serve in the role of Vice-President during the meeting, as well as having a role on the Committee reviewing requests by States Parties to extend their mine clearance obligations under Article 5 of the Convention.

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