Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 February 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 February 2014. It was answered by Hugh Robertson (Conservative) on Monday, 10 February 2014 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Iran

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to ensure continued enforcement of economic sanctions against Iran during the six months interim agreement period in respect of that country's nuclear programme.

Answer: The interim agreement provides for limited, specific sanctions relief proportionate with Iran's undertakings on its nuclear programme. The bulk of EU (and US) sanctions remain in place and will continue to be enforced, including through revised designations where required. EU Regulation 267/2012 and its amendments set out the relevant obligations of member states for the implementation of sanctions. The UK will continue to work with our European partners to fulfil these obligations, including through investigation and, where appropriate, prosecution of sanctions breaches.

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