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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Thursday, 2 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 February 2006. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 9 February 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Burma

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will assess the implications of the decision of the Burmese authorities to move the capital from Rangoon to Pyinmana with particular reference to (a) the implications for the governance of that country and (b) its relations with (i) the UK and (ii) the rest of the world; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave the hon. Member for Buckingham (John Bercow) on 15 November 2005, Official Report, columns 1180–81W, and the hon. Member for Hertsmere (James Clappison) on 17 November 2005, Official Report, column 1479W.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
49489; 442 c1449W;442 c1449W
Session
2005-06
Related items
Burma
Tuesday, 15 November 2005
Written questions
House of Commons
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Thursday, 17 November 2005
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House of Commons
Subjects
Government departments Politics and government Location Myanmar
Link
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