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Written question asked by Navendu Mishra (Labour) on Thursday, 15 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 April 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 29 January 2021 to Question 141623 on Western Sahara: Sovereignty, what assessment he has made of whether the exercise of self-determination includes the option of independence.

Answer

The UK supports UN-led efforts to reach a lasting and mutually acceptable political solution that provides for the self-determination of the people of Western Sahara. It is for the parties to the dispute to agree a resolution on the final status of Western Sahara. We encourage the parties to re-engage with the UN-led political process.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
181464
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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