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Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Thursday, 10 November 2005.


Somalia

Question
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Triesman on 19 October (WA 133), whether in view of reports of the hijacking of an oil tanker and a ship carrying food to Somalia on 22 to 23 October, and of a Maltese ship on 20 October, they will reconsider their view that the problem of piracy off the Somali coast can only be brought under control after the return of stability and good governance in Somalia.
Answer

No. Our view remains that the only long-term solution to piracy in Somali waters is a return to peace and good governance in Somalia.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2027; 675 c111WA
Session
2005-06
Related items
Somalia: Piracy
Wednesday, 19 October 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Somalia
Tuesday, 20 December 2005
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Piracy Somalia
Link
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