§ Mr. Mike O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what sanctions he will support against Haiti; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe United Kingdom voted in favour of Security Council resolutions 841 and 917. These resolutions prevented the sale and supply of petroleum products and arms; imposed an import and export ban, subject to minor exceptions for humanitarian purposes; prohibited aircraft flights, except for scheduled passenger flights, taking off from, landing in, or overflying the United Kingdom if they are destined for or have come from Haiti; and restricted payments under bonds. The necessary legislation has been passed to bring these measures into effect.
§ Mr. Mike O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he has taken to support the United States Government efforts to restore democracy to Haiti.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydAlong with our European Union partners, we have consistently reaffirmed our commitment to the restoration of democratic government in Haiti. We support the efforts of the Organisation of American States and the United Nations to bring about a political settlement. We are taking steps to implement United Nations Security Council resolution 917, which was adopted by the United Nations on 6 May 1994 to impose sanctions on Haiti.