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Written question asked by Lord Chidgey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 3 December 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2003. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2003 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 assessment he has made of whether the UN Border Commission in The Hague was acting within its remit in granting the border town of Badme to the Eritrean Government. (Holding answer 16 December 2003).
Answer

Mr. Chidgey: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of whether the UN Border Commission in The Hague was acting within its remit in granting the border town of Badme to the Eritrean Government. [142641] Mr. Mullin: [holding answer 16 December 2003]: We are not aware of any evidence suggesting that the Boundary Commission exceeded its remit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
142641; 415 c974W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Armed conflict Borders Peace negotiations Ethiopia Eritrea
Link
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