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Written question asked by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 November 1999. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 November 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, If he will make a statement on the Government's current assessment of the situation in East Timor. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Rammell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's current assessment of the situation in East Timor. [95063] Mr. Battle: We welcome the adoption of the UN Security Council Resolution 1272 on 25 October. We shall continue to support the UN efforts to create the independent East Timor for which the East Timorese people so overwhelmingly voted on 30 August.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
337 c125W; 95063
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Sovereignty Timor-Leste