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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Blaker (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 8 July 2008.


Zimbabwe

Question
My Lords, if South Africa was to join in support of that resolution, would that not impose a travel ban on Robert Mugabe and 11 of his cronies? What would that mean in practical terms? Will it bring to an end the distasteful spectacle of Mugabe gallivanting around the world visiting UN conferences?
Answer

My Lords, we will have to wait to see the final words of the resolution but our purpose is to make sure that Robert Mugabe and his henchmen can no longer leave Zimbabwe. The resolution also intends to make sure that their banking assets and properties, wherever they hold them in the world, are subject to seizure. The purpose of this resolution is to tighten a global noose around an illegitimate regime.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
703 c630 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Politics and government Travel restrictions UN resolutions Sanctions Zimbabwe
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk