Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 November 2004. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Thursday, 18 November 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, what discussions have taken place between the Government and West African countries regarding Islamic fundamentalism; and what assessment has been made of the number of Al Qaeda cells operating in the region.
- Answer
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Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have taken place between the Government and West African countries regarding Islamic fundamentalism; and what assessment has been made of the number of Al-Qaeda cells operating in the region. [198273] Mr. MacShane: We have had a number of discussions with Governments in the region about fundamentalism. We believe that some Al-Qaeda-related individuals may be present in West Africa.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 198273; 426 c1777W;426 c1781W
- Session
- 2003-04
- Subjects
- Terrorism Islam al Qaeda West Africa
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