Written question asked by Cheryl Gillan (Conservative) on Thursday, 5 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 November 1998. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 November 1998 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 plans he has to review the UK's policy on sanctions against Pakistan.

Answer: Mrs. Gillan: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to review the UK's policy on sanctions against Pakistan. [59277] Mr. Fatchett: The measures which the UK and the international community took in response to nuclear tests by Pakistan and India are kept under constant review. We regularly consult our partners on the two countries' progress on nuclear non-proliferation and regional security, most recently at a meeting of the Task Force of Senior Officials held in London on 30 October.

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