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Written question asked by Catherine West (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 February 2022 (named day). It was answered by Amanda Milling (Conservative) on Friday, 25 February 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Myanmar: Sanctions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has had recent discussions with her (a) American, (b) Canadian and (c) other international counterparts on the potential merits of introducing sanctions on the provision of aviation fuel to Myanmar.

Answer

The UK has been at the forefront of the international sanctions response. Since 1 February 2021, the UK has worked quickly, in coordination with partners, including the US and Canada, to impose targeted sanctions on the junta. We cannot speculate on future designations but we are looking at a range of further targets and measures.

The UK is incredibly concerned by the military's use of indiscriminate airstrikes against civilians. On 8 February 2022, we strengthened our Overseas Business Risk guidance to provide specific guidance on exporting aviation related goods, including jet fuel, to Myanmar. The UK take the question of any export of arms or aviation related products to the Myanmar Military very seriously. To support our work in this space, we have established the Myanmar Witness programme, which conducts open source investigations to track and expose those supporting and equipping the military.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127503
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Aviation Fuels Sanctions Myanmar
Link
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