Written question asked by Lord Hughes of Woodside (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 1996. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UN embargo on the supply of weapons to UNITA of Angola.

Answer: Mr. Hughes: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UN embargo on the supply of weapons to UNITA of Angola. [8307] Dr. Fox: UN Security Council resolution 1075 of 11 October 1996 expressed deep concern at the failure by states, especially those neighbouring Angola, to implement the provisions of paragraphs 19 to 25 to resolution 864 (1993) vigorously and strictly. As a permanent member of the Security Council the United Kingdom has supported efforts to make this embargo effective.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8307; 287 c100W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Peacekeeping operations Weapons UN resolutions Sanctions UN Angola Verification Mission UNITA Angola