Written question asked by Win Griffiths (Labour) on Monday, 21 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 October 2002. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Thursday, 24 October 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: Statement on what recent changes there have been to European Union sanctions against Zimbabwe.

Answer: Mr. Win Griffiths: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent changes there have been to European Union sanctions against Zimbabwe. [76676] Peter Hain: With the support of Her Majesty's Government, the Council of the European Union adopted Common Position 2002/600/CFSP on 22 July 2002 extending the list of individuals subject to an EU travel ban and asset freeze from 20 to 72. The extension highlights the collective responsibility borne by the ruling Zanu-PF elite for the continued deterioration in the situation in Zimbabwe. The Council subsequently adopted Decision 2002/754/CFSP on 13 September extending to 79 the list of individuals subject to the measures to take account of changes to the Zimbabwean Government announced on 26 August 2002.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 76676; 391 c498W;391 c495W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: EU action Travel restrictions Sequestration of assets Sanctions Zimbabwe
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