British Prime Minister Tony Blair has said Saddam Hussein has one "further final chance" to disarm voluntarily or face war.
Mr Blair told the House of Commons he was prepared to go "the extra step" to achieve disarmament peacefully. But he says only "100 per cent compliance" with UN resolution 1441 will do and that the choice is Iraq's.
"Passive rather than active co-operation will not do. Co-operation on process not substance will not do," Mr Blair said.
In defending his military action, Mr Blair said: "I detest his regime. But even now he can save it by complying with the UN's demand.
"I do not want war. I do not believe anyone in this House wants war. But disarmament peacefully can only happen with Saddam's active cooperation".
Britain, the United States and Spain have drawn up a new resolution declaring that Iraq has failed to take the final opportunity to comply with resolution 1441.
"But we will not put it to a vote immediately. Instead, we will delay it to give Saddam one further final chance to disarm voluntarily," Mr Blair said.
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