Written question asked by Iris Robinson (Democratic Unionist Party) on Friday, 14 November 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 November 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Thursday, 20 November 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, if he will make it his policy to support the United States Government's stance on sanctions against Burma. - (Holding answer 19 November 2003).

Answer: Mrs. Iris Robinson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make it his policy to support the United States Government's stance on sanctions against Burma. [139790] Mr. Mike O'Brien: [holding answer 19 November 2003]: Like the US, we believe that pressure on the regime is essential if we are to bring about democracy, national reconciliation, and respect for human rights in Burma. With our EU colleagues we are currently discussing what further measures we may take to target those obstructing reform and progress in Burma, while ensuring that the ordinary people of Burma suffer as little as possible.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 139790; 413 c1310W;413 c1306W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Human rights Politics and government Sanctions Myanmar EU external relations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk