Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 March 2003. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 March 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 Baroness Amos had with the Government of Angola regarding (a) illegal diamond trafficking, (b) mine removal programmes, (c) the peace process in that country and (d) humanitarian aid to that country during her recent visit to Africa; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions the Baroness Amos had with the Government of Angola regarding (a) illegal diamond trafficking, (b) mine removal programmes, (c) the peace process in that country and (d) humanitarian aid to that country during her recent visit to Africa; and if she will make a statement. [101801] Mr. Rammell: My noble Friend Baroness Amos has made two recent visits to Angola. In her first visit, she discussed a wide range of political, economic and humanitarian issues, including mine removal, the peace process and development programmes. She has also discussed regional and international issues with the Government of Angola.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 101801; 401 c287-8W;401 c286-7W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Bomb disposal Humanitarian aid Landmines Smuggling Peace negotiations Diamonds Angola
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk