Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 November 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 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 steps the Government is taking in conjunction with the international community to foster political stability in Somalia.

Answer: Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government are taking in conjunction with the international community to foster political stability in Somalia. [198265] Mr. Mullin: The UK is fully committed to the establishment of a Transitional Federal Government for Somalia which represents an important opportunity to build political stability. We are supporting this process politically, working with other international partners, and providing financial assistance bilaterally and through the EU.

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