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Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Thursday, 21 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 January 2021. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 29 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, pursuant to the Answer of 18 January 2021 to Question 137300, whether Morocco has sovereignty over the territory of Western Sahara.

Answer

The UK's position remains unchanged. We continue to regard the status of Western Sahara as undetermined, and support UN-led 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
141623
Session
2019-21
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Subjects
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Link
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