Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2004-10-28-Speech-4-141"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2004-10-28"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Cluster munitions2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20041028.11.4-141"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2004-10-28-Speech-4-1422
lpv:speaker	lp:James Nicholson2
lpv:spoken text	"Mr President, many people – including some Members of this House, such as my colleague Mr Van Orden – have worked for a long time on the humanitarian issue of overcoming the harmful effects of anti-personnel landmines. Our armed forces have fully supported this work. Their judgment, which we share, is that cluster munitions and anti-tank mines should not be regarded in the same way as anti-personnel landmines. At this time, our armed forces need to retain the unique capabilities of these weapons in their armouries. Indeed, military authorities estimate that if cluster munitions were banned, disproportionately powerful munitions would be required to achieve the same effect. Such weapons might pose a greater risk to civilians during conflict and would increase the levels of devastation caused. In regard to the post-conflict effects of cluster munitions and anti-tank mines, much progress has been made in Geneva on dealing with the explosive remnants of war. Work continues to improve the technical aspects of certain weapons so that they do not continue to be a threat to local civilians after a conflict has ended. These initiatives are spearheaded by a group of governmental experts who are mindful of the need for the right balance between humanitarian concerns and military utility. Regarding certain weapons, it is well understood that the armed forces of our nations, and those of NATO allies, are the most conscious of the need to protect our civilian populations, avoid collateral damage and ensure that dangers to our own troops are minimised. The motion before this House, tabled by the Left, fails to take into account such considerations and is factually incorrect. Its provisions are unrealistic and, consequently, it would not be helpful in tackling the problems caused by explosive remnants of war. On a positive note, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Commission and the Member States on the support they have provided for global mine action against anti-personnel landmines, mine clearance and assistance to victims. I would encourage them to focus their efforts to end this threat to civilian populations from the explosive remnants of war and anti-personnel landmines by 2010 at the latest, and not be sidetracked by other issues. I urge Members to support the resolution."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	substitute; Delegation for relations with the Korean Peninsula (2004-10-21--2007-03-13)3 substitute; PECH (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3 quaestor; European Parliament (2004-07-21--2007-01-15)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the United States (2004-09-15--2007-03-13)3 member; EPP-ED (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Delegation for relations with Australia and New Zealand (2004-10-13--2007-03-13)3 unknown; Ulster Unionist Party (2004-07-20--2009-07-13)3 member; Quaestors (2004-07-21--2007-01-15)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia and the South Asia Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) (2004-09-16--2005-10-23)3 quaestor; Parliament's Bureau (2004-07-21--2007-01-15)3 member; REGI (2004-07-21--2007-01-14)3 substitute; AGRI (2004-07-22--2007-01-14)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Nicholson (PPE-DE )."1

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