Written question asked by Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 June 1996. It was answered by Baroness Chalker of Wallasey (Conservative) on Wednesday, 12 June 1996.

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Chalker of Wallasey, RtHonBaroness

Question

Further to the Answers given by Lord Fraser of Carmyllie on 19th March 1996 (WA94 and WA95) and Baroness Chalker of Wallasey on 23rd May 1996 (WA106), whether they will take steps to impose sanctions (including the discouragement of British investment under current conditions) upon the Government of Burma to secure its compliance with international human rights standards and to encourage it to implement democratic reforms.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

572 c168-9WA

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Human rights Sanctions Myanmar