§ Angus RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the discussions he and members of his Department have had since 1997, with representatives of the Governments of(a) the US, (b) Australia, (c) South Korea, (d) Japan, (e) China, (f) Russia and (g) India on the issue of missile testing in North Korea; where each discussion took place; what concerns were raised by (i) him, (ii) members of his Department and (iii) their respective counterpart(s); and if he will make a statement. [132543]
§ Mr. RammellWe regularly discuss North Korea's nuclear programmes and missile proliferation with Australia, South Korea, Japan, China and Russia, both at ministerial and official level. We shall continue to work with international partners towards a peaceful settlement on the Korean peninsula, and to urge North Korea to return to compliance with its international obligations.