§ Jeremy CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has held with the government of Morocco covering the future of the Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement. [118201]
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienThe situation in Western Sahara was discussed when my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary met Mohamed Benaissa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Morocco on 20 May 2003. The Foreign Secretary reiterated that he hoped to see agreement between the parties which would resolve the dispute.