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Written question asked by Peter Law (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 17 March 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 March 2006. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Thursday, 23 March 2006 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty

Question
To ask the Prime Minister whether he discussed (a) the prospects of Pakistan joining the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty (NPT) and (b) Iran's compliance with the NPT during his meeting with his Pakistani counterpart on 6 March.
Answer

I discussed a wide range of issues with the Prime Minister Aziz during his recent visit, including Kashmir and Afghanistan. I also refer the hon. Member and my hon. Friend to the press conference I held with Prime Minister Aziz on 6 March, a transcript of which is available on the No. 10 website.I had no discussions on the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. However, my right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Dr. Howells) also met Prime Minister Aziz during his visit where they discussed a wide range of issues, including Iranian compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and its obligations arising from the Treaty.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60622; 444 c540W;444 c540W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Pakistan Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Iran
Link
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