Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 19 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 2002. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 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, what steps he is taking to encourage the European Union to achieve the early appointment of a special co-ordinator in Tibet.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to encourage the European Union to achieve the early appointment of a special co-ordinator in Tibet. [82499] Mr. Rammell: The EU discussed the appointment of a special representative for Tibetan issues in April. After careful consideration, and bearing in mind the US experience, the EU decided against such an appointment. The EU presidency informed the Dalai Lama's representative accordingly.

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