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Written question asked by Afzal Khan (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Monday, 18 January 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Western Sahara: Sovereignty

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he made of the effect of Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara on the prospects for peace and lasting settlement for the Sahrawi.

Answer

The UK continues to regard the status of Western Sahara as undetermined. The UK fully supports the UN's efforts to achieve a lasting and mutually acceptable political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
137300
Session
2019-21
Related items
Western Sahara: Sovereignty
Friday, 29 January 2021
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Peace Sovereignty Morocco Western Sahara
Link
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