Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 1997. It was answered by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what new measures he will propose to the EU to deal with the situation in the Great Lakes region of Africa.

Answer: Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what new measures he will propose to the EU to deal with the situation in the Great Lakes region of Africa. [17151] Mr. Tony Lloyd: During our presidency we will seek to ensure co-ordinated EU action in support of stability and economic development in the region, which takes account of humanitarian concerns, human rights issues and the need for improved and more accountable government. We will support the efforts of the EU Special Envoy for the Great Lakes, Aldo Ajello, to promote dialogue and the negotiated resolution of conflict in the region.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17151; 301 c399W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Armed conflict Human rights Zaire EU external relations Democratic Republic of the Congo Rwanda Central Africa