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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Danny Alexander (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Jack Straw (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 November 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Rafiq Hariri

Question
What action the Government are taking following the report of the UN inquiry into the death of the former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri.
Answer

The UK was co-sponsor of UN Security Council resolution 1636, which was passed unanimously at a ministerial meeting of the Security Council yesterday. The resolution sets out the Security Council's profound concerns about Syria's behaviour towards the UN investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri. It places clear obligations on Syria in respect of co-operation with the UN investigation and of non-interference by Syria in Lebanese domestic affairs. The resolution also makes it clear that the Security Council will consider further action if co-operation by Syria is not forthcoming.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
438 c715-6 
23247 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Inquiries Foreign relations Prime ministers UN resolutions Syria Lebanon Assassination Hariri, Rafik
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk