Written question asked by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 July 2006. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Monday, 4 September 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Lebanon

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when the last discussion prior to 12 July took place between her Department and the government of Lebanon regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah in accordance with Security Council Resolution 1559; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: There is regular and close contact between the UK and the Government of Lebanon, including discussions about the disarmament of Hezbollah in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1559. The subject was discussed when my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister met the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Fuad Siniora, on 9 May this year. The UK supports full implementation of UNSCR 1559, including the disarmament of Hezbollah and the efforts of the Lebanese Government to assert its sovereignty and authority throughout its territories.

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