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Written question asked by Diane Abbott (Labour) on Thursday, 9 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 February 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Denmark

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Danish Prime Minister on the recent demonstrations in the Middle East and London.
Answer

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary spoke to the Danish Foreign Minister on two occasions (2 February and 5 February) to discuss reactions to the caricatures of Islamic religious figures that appeared in some European media. He has not spoken to the Danish Prime Minister but my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has done so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
443 c296W;443 c296W; 51554
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Demonstrations Greater London Islam Middle East Cartoons Denmark
Link
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