DRONES

Early day motion 661, tabled 31 October 2012 by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour). Signed by 23 members.

That this House welcomes the new All Party Parliamentary Group on Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles; notes that the use of drones by the UK, in Afghanistan and elsewhere, is an issue of concern; draws attention to allegations that the UK is sharing information with other states for the purposes of targeted killings using drones; further notes the human rights questions which arise from the direct and indirect use of drones by the UK; further notes the need for increased transparency and accountability on this use; and calls on the Government to work with the All Party Parliamentary Group on this issue.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, Liberal Democrat 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Green 1, Respect 1.