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Written question asked by Vincent Cable (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 7 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 March 2006. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 13 March 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.


Al Qaeda and Taliban Order

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what total amount of assets has been frozen under the al-Qaeda and Taliban Order (2002); and what amounts have since been returned to individuals and entities.
Answer

The total value of assets that have been subject to asset freezing action under the al-Qaeda and Taliban (United Nations Measures) Order (2002) is nearly £80 million. Most of the sum was frozen as associated with the Taliban, but subsequently unfrozen for the Government of Afghanistan. No other sums have been unfrozen in connection with de-listing. Some £500,000 is currently frozen.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
57541; 443 c1969W;443 c1969W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Assets Sequestration of assets al Qaeda Taliban
Link
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