Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Monday, 19 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 March 2001. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 March 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 sanctions have been considered by (a) the UK Government and (b) the Commonwealth in respect of Zimbabwe; and if he will list those which have been adopted.

Answer: Dr. Julian Lewis: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what sanctions have been considered by (a) the UK Government and (b) the Commonwealth in respect of Zimbabwe; and if he will list those which have been adopted. [155022] Mr. Wilson: In light of the deteriorating situation in Zimbabwe, we imposed a national arms embargo last May. And we are withdrawing the British Military Advisory and Training Team at the end of this month. The Commonwealth acts by consensus. It is not for us to speak on behalf of the Commonwealth.

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