HC Deb 13 May 1994 vol 243 cc282-3W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about the situation in Yemen and the position of British nationals there.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

We are deeply concerned about the fighting that has erupted in the Republic of Yemen and call on all parties to cease hostilities and negotiate a peaceful settlement.

A specially chartered British Airways flight evacuated 218 British, European Union and Commonwealth nationals on 9 May. Two RAF Hercules carried out a further evacuation on 12 May. Consular advice to those who have chosen to remain in the Yemen is to act with extreme caution and to keep in regular contact with the embassy.

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