Written question asked by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2000. It was answered by Baroness Scotland of Asthal (Labour) on Monday, 13 November 2000.

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Scotland of Asthal, Baroness

Question

Whether they have received a report from the Commonwealth Observer Group on the Zanzibar Electoral Commission's handling of the poll on 29 October; and what steps they intend taking, with other Commonwealth member states, to persuade the Zanzibar authorities to re-run the elections, as recommended by the chairman of the Observer Group, Dr Gaositewe Chiepe. [HL 4509].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 4509; 619 c16-7WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Commonwealth Democracy Elections Election observers Zanzibar