Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 February 2008. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 February 2008 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Burma: Sanctions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on the introduction of financial sanctions against companies associated with Burma's military regime.

Answer: Discussions are ongoing, mainly at senior official level.The EU listed companies with links to the military regime in its new package of measures agreed in October 2007.EU member states are currently considering further restrictive measures against Burma, including a possible ban on all new investment and the imposition of restrictions on financial measures.The UK is actively working with our EU partners to ensure a full discussion of further restrictive measures as agreed at the October 2007 General Affairs and External Relations Council.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 472 c1363-4W; 189420
Session: 2007-08
Related items: Burma: Foreign Investment
Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Sanctions Myanmar
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk