ARMS TRADE TREATY

Early day motion 1460, tabled 16 February 2011 by Tony Baldry (Conservative). Signed by 37 members.

That this House supports international efforts to agree a legally-binding Arms Trade Treaty at the UN in 2012; notes that the irresponsible and poorly-regulated trade in arms fuels conflict and serious human rights abuses in regions across the world and undermines development; recognises that the UK has been instrumental in driving the Arms Trade Treaty process forward; further notes that the two Preparatory Committees in February and July 2011 will be crucial moments for influencing the drafting of the treaty text; and calls on the Government to do all within its power to build international support for a strong treaty with comprehensive scope, broad parameters and robust implementation mechanisms.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 14, Labour 10, Conservative 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Plaid Cymru 2, Alliance 1, Green 1, Scottish National Party 1.