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Written question asked by Keith Simpson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 May 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 June 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 June 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Burma: Sanctions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs which preparatory bodies the General Affairs and External Relations Council has asked to review proposals to reinforce existing restrictive measures on Burma; what role the UK has played in the process; and when the review is expected to be completed.
Answer

The Asia-Oceania Working Group (COASI) in Brussels has been charged with reviewing proposals to reinforce the restrictive measures. The UK has also instigated bilateral discussions on options with our partners. There is no set deadline for the completion of the review, but the UK is seeking to ensure that the EU is ready to respond swiftly to developments on the ground.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
493 c511W; 277408
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Sanctions Myanmar
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk