Written question asked by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 21 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 June 2004. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Monday, 28 June 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 Government's position in relation to the Indonesian occupation of West Papua.

Answer: Adam Price: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on the Government's position in relation to the Indonesian occupation of West Papua. [180254] Mr. Mike O'Brien: The Province of Papua is an integral part of the Republic of Indonesia but has devolved powers under the 2001 Special Autonomy Law. We have consistently said to the Government of Indonesia that we believe that special autonomy should be implemented as soon as possible.

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