Written question asked by Tony Lloyd (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2002. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 November 2002 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 the breach of UN sanctions by European countries on the sale of arms. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Lloyd: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the breach of UN sanctions by European countries on the sale of arms. [77199] Mr. Rammell: The Government works to ensure the rigorous enforcement of United Nations (UN) Sanctions and takes all breaches very seriously. When the Government receives information regarding an alleged breach by a third country we raise the issue with the country concerned. We also where appropriate ensure that the breach is acted on by the relevant UN Sanctions Committee.

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