Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 December 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 January 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Thursday, 23 April 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Zimbabwe: Sanctions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether it is the Government’s policy that former Zanu-PF Minister Florence Chitauro should be included in the list of those subject to an EU assets ban and travel freeze; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: We do not comment on or discuss individual cases of those who may or may not be candidates for addition to the EU targeted measures. Such decisions are taken in conjunction with EU colleagues. Comment ahead of time would alert potential candidates and prompt asset flight, but we do intend to discuss and encourage EU partners to consider further additions to the EU targeted measures list in response to the increase in human rights abuses, particularly abductions, that we have seen.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 491 c808W; 246292
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Written Questions: Government Responses
Wednesday, 29 April 2009
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Sanctions Zimbabwe
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk