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Written question asked by Tom Brake (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 17 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 November 2016. It was answered by Mike Penning (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 November 2016 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Unmanned Air Systems

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Joint Declaration for the Export and Subsequent Use of Armed or Strike-Enabled Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, whether the Government plans to engage in discussions on international standards for the export and use of armed drones with other signatory countries.

Answer

Yes, we expect the UK to participate in multi-lateral discussions with other Signatories.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
53491
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Exports Standards Unmanned air systems
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk