Skip to main content

Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 December 2001. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 December 2001 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 his Department's policy is on the post-conflict construction of strategic oil pipelines across Afghanistan.
Answer

Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what his Department's policy is on the post-conflict construction of strategic oil pipelines across Afghanistan. [22171] Mr. Bradshaw: The Government support multiple pipelines to create more secure, diverse energy markets but decisions on individual pipelines are a matter for commercial judgment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
376 c854W; 22171
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Construction Oil Pipelines Afghanistan
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk