Written question asked by Hilton Dawson (Labour) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Thursday, 7 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 post of UK Special Envoy to Sudan.

Answer: Mr. Dawson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the post of UK Special Envoy to Sudan. [224326] Mr. Mullin: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary announced on 12 February 2002 the creation of the position of UK special representative for Sudan, to support the peace process in Sudan, and in particular the negotiations on the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA). The CPA was signed on 9 January this year, following intense work by the special representative with both sides to that conflict. The present special representative will leave his post at the end of April. The UK remains committed to peace throughout Sudan, and we will ensure the strong continuation of our engagement in implementation of the CPA, and maintain and strengthen our engagement in the resolution of the conflict in Darfur. We are currently reviewing the position of UK special representative.

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