Written question asked by Mark Simmonds (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 October 2004. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 October 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, if he will make a statement on the UN resolution on possible oil sanctions against Sudan; and whether he expects a time table to be set for the Sudanese government to comply with demands outlined in the resolution.

Answer: Mr. Simmonds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the UN resolution on possible oil sanctions against Sudan; and whether he expects a timetable to be set for the Sudanese Government to comply with demands outlined in the resolution. [192062] Mr. Mullin: UN Resolution 1564, which we co- sponsored, introduces the specific threat of oil sanctions against the Government of Sudan if they fail to meet their obligations to resolve the situation in Darfur. The Security Council will determine what action should be taken, on the basis of the UN Secretary General's monthly reports.

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