Written question asked by Andrew Dismore (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 May 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Friday, 11 May 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, when he next expects to meet the Lebanese Prime Minister to discuss the presence of Hizbullah in Southern Lebanon; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Dismore: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs when he next expects to meet the Lebanese Prime Minister to discuss the presence of Hizbollah in southern Lebanon; and if he will make a statement. [160989] Mr. Wilson: The Secretary of State has no plans at present to meet the Lebanese Prime Minister. The Government regularly urge the Lebanese Government to assert its authority fully in southern Lebanon and maintain law and order up to the "Blue Line".

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