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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Baroness O'Loan (Crossbench). It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Monday, 28 November 2011.


ETA: Ceasefire

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking within the European Union to support the governments of Spain and France to secure peace following the declaration by ETA of a definitive cessation of all armed action.
Answer

My Lords, all EU member states including the United Kingdom agreed a statement at the October European Council welcoming ETA’s announcement of a definitive ceasefire as a victory for democracy and freedom and supporting Spain’s long struggle against terrorist violence. This is primarily a sovereign matter for Spain, but the UK Government would, of course, respond to any requests from Spain or France for further action.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
733 c1 
Session
2010-12
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
France Terrorism Spain ETA Basques
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk