Written question asked by Vera Baird (Labour) on Friday, 12 September 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 October 2003. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 20 October 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 discussions the Government has had with (a) Germany, (b) Austria and (c) Italy on targeted EU sanctions against the Burmese Government.

Answer: Vera Baird: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions the Government has had with (a) Germany, (b) Austria and (c) Italy on targeted EU sanctions against the Burmese Government. [130635] Mr. Mike O'Brien: We regularly discuss sanctions and other possible EU measures against the Burmese Regime with all our EU partners at official level. The EU Common Position on Burma was strengthened on 16 June. We stand ready to respond proportionately to changes that occur in Burma.

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