Cluster Munitions

John Bercow
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the use of cluster munitions.

Mr. Ingram
Cluster munitions are lawful weapons that provide a unique capability against certain types of legitimate military targets. When used by the UK armed forces, they are employed in a manner consistent with our obligations under international humanitarian law.

I also refer the hon. Member to the written ministerial statement on 4 December, Official Report, columns 1-2WS, by my hon. Friend the Minister for the Middle East, (Dr. Howells).