Drones

EDM number 661 in 2012-13, proposed by Tom Watson on 31/10/2012.
Categorised under the topics of Human rights, Middle East, Military operations and North America.

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.

This motion has been signed by a total of 23 MPs.