Written question asked by Linda Perham (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make a statement on the motion of the European Parliament in favour of outlawing Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation.

Answer: Linda Perham: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the motion of the European Parliament in favour of outlawing Hezbollah as a terrorist organisation. [224130] Mr. Rammell: The UK has already proscribed the terrorist wing of Hezbollah (the External Security Organisation). We keep the status of Hezbollah under constant review, and liaise closely with our European and US colleagues. The list of proscribed organisations in the UK is also kept under constant review, in light of changing circumstances.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 432 c1489W; 224130
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: European Parliament EU action Proscribed organisations Terrorism Hezbollah
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk