Written question asked by Tony Colman (Labour) on Thursday, 13 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 July 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, if he will make a statement on UN Resolution 520.

Answer: Mr. Colman: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on UN Resolution 520. [131171] Mr. Hain: We welcome the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Lebanon, in compliance with UNSCRs 425 and 426, as demanded by UNSCR 520. We look forward to the Lebanese Government taking measures to assert its authority throughout its territory. We support UNSCR 520's call for the sovereignty, territorial integrity, unity and political independence of Lebanon to be respected. We also support the Resolution's reaffirmation of support for the rights of the civilian population of Lebanon.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 354 c187W; 131171
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Armed conflict United Nations UN resolutions Israel Syria Peace negotiations Lebanon
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