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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Blaker (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Malloch-Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2008.


Zimbabwe

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current policy towards Zimbabwe.
Answer

My Lords, our immediate priority is to alleviate the suffering of the Zimbabwean people.  The UK has provided £47 million in aid this year, but humanitarian relief cannot provide a sustainable solution to Zimbabwe's problems.  Only a stable and democratic political settlement can do that. We continue to press for this outcome, including through the EU and the UN, and we are working with the states in the region to that end.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
706 c378 
Session
2008-09
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Topical questions (HL)
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Politics and government Zimbabwe
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk