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Written question asked by Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead (Labour) on Monday, 12 March 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2018. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 26 March 2018 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Burma: Arms Trade

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to build international support for a UN mandated global arms embargo against Burma.

Answer

Regardless of broader international support, a UN arms embargo would require majority support in the Security Council and the absence of a veto from any Permanent Members. It is our assessment that there is insufficient support among Permanent Members for such a measure at this time.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6253
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Arms trade United Nations Sanctions Myanmar
Link
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