Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 November 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 November 2007. It was answered by David Miliband (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 November 2007 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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North Korea: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his assessment is of the implementation of European Union sanctions on North Korea, with particular reference to the UK's compliance; what the total amount is of assets frozen by (a) EU member states and (b) the United Kingdom in line with these sanctions; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The UK is firmly committed to the full implementation of all EU sanctions, along with our EU partners.EU sanctions on North Korea implement UN sanctions and to date no individuals or entities have been targeted for the assets freeze by the UN. Consequently the UK has not frozen any assets.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

468 c348W; 166048

Session

2007-08

Subjects

Sanctions North Korea

Link

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