Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 April 2006.

Timor Leste

Question: What is their response to the recommendation of the Timor Leste Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation concerning the role of the United Kingdom in the conflict in Timor Leste between 1974 and 1999; and whether they will propose that the report should be considered by the United Nations Security Council.

Answer: The Government consistently worked through the UN to seek a resolution for East Timor that would fully protect the interests of its people. Since 1999, we have played a committed role in providing assistance for East Timor and in ensuring that appropriate assistance was provided by the UN. We continue to do so. It is for the UN Secretary-General to decide whether to disseminate the report within the UN, including in the Security Council. The Security Council is already due to discuss the issue of addressing the past human rights abuses in East Timor.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5052; 681 c35-6WA
Session: 2005-06
Related items: East Timor: Commission for Reception, Truth and Reconciliation
Monday, 5 June 2006
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Armed conflict Timor-Leste
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