Written question asked by Diane Abbott (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 March 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 March 2004. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Monday, 8 March 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 action the Government took to support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Haiti.

Answer: Ms Abbott: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action the Government took to support efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Haiti. [159175] Mr. Rammell: The UK, working alongside its EU partners, has been supporting the efforts of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Organisation of American States (OAS) and the United Nations to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Haiti. The EU was present at CARICOM discussions with President Aristide in Kingston on 31 January, and on 21 February the EU took part in an international Mission, involving the US, Canada, France, OAS and CARICOM, which met Aristide and members of the opposition in Haiti. The UK supported UN Security Council Resolution 1529 which authorises the deployment of a Multi- National Interim Force. This force has restored some order to the Haitian capital and the resolution also declares the Security Council's readiness, within three months, to establish and deploy a UN stabilisation force, which will support the continuation of a peaceful and constitutional political process.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 159175; 418 c1318W;418 c1320W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Development aid Politics and government Peace Civil disorder Haiti
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