Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Friday, 26 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reason the UN Security Council has withdrawn reference to further measures to be taken against the Sudanese Government over its actions in Darfur in its latest resolution; and what position the British Government took with regard to this resolution.

Answer: Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason the UN Security Council has withdrawn reference to further measures to be taken against the Sudanese Government over their actions in Darfur in its latest resolution; and what position the British Government took with regard to this resolution. [200563] Mr. Mullin: UN Security Council Resolution 1574, adopted unanimously in Nairobi on 19 November, reiterates the threat of further measures set out in resolutions 1556 and 1564. Operative Paragraph 12 of the resolution states the Council's decision, "in accordance with previous resolutions on Sudan, . . . to monitor compliance by the parties with their obligations in that regard and, subject to a further decision of the Council, to take appropriate action against any party failing to fulfil its commitments". The UK has been closely involved in the Resolution, which reiterates the need for the Government of Sudan and the Rebels to fulfil their obligations in resolving the problems in Darfur peacefully.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200563; 428 c605-6W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: UN resolutions Sanctions Sudan Peace negotiations Darfur UN Security Council
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk