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Written question asked by Stephen Twigg (Labour) on Tuesday, 29 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 March 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 March 2000 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 recent representations he has made to the Government of Iran on the funding of Hezbullah and Hamas. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Stephen Twigg: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Government of Iran on the funding of Hezbullah and Hamas. [112889] Mr. Hain: This Government and our EU colleagues have frequently raised with the Iranians our concerns about their support for groups who use violent methods to oppose the Middle East Peace Process and will continue to do so.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
346 c135-6W; 112889
Session
1999-00
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Finance Proscribed organisations Iran Hezbollah Hamas