Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 9 February 2026.

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Photo of Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle Green

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the progress by the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Biological Weapons Convention in its seventh session in December 2025.

Photo of Baroness Chapman of Darlington Baroness Chapman of Darlington Minister of State (Development)

The UK plays an active role in the Working Group on the strengthening of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, and we attach particular importance to the establishment of a Science and Technology Mechanism and an International Cooperation and Assistance Mechanism within the Convention.

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