Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Monday, 20 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 November 2006. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Thursday, 23 November 2006 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what representations she has made to (a) Russia, (b) China and (c) the Republic of Korea (i) directly to Foreign Ministries and (ii) through the United Kingdom Ambassador to the United Nations requesting full implementation of United Nations Sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Answer: The UK is committed to the full implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1718 (2006) in relation to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Our embassies in Moscow, Beijing and Seoul, in addition to other key capitals, are in direct contact with their host Governments to discuss how the measures can be implemented effectively and fully, in line with the terms of the Resolution. As a permanent member of the Security Council the UK is also a member of the Sanctions Committee created to monitor implementation. The UK Permanent Representative to the United Nations has regular dialogue with his Russian and Chinese opposite numbers. The mission staff have regular contacts with all Council members and with the Republic of Korea regarding the implementation of Security Council Resolution 1718

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