§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will consult with the French Government about relations with the Government of Sudan; and if he will make it his policy that while France has the Presidency of the EU, the EU will maintain a united policy towards Sudan with respect to the sale of arms and respect for human rights.
§ Mr. David DavisWe exchange views regularly with the French Government and other EU partners in the framework of the common foreign and security policy. We have no evidence to suggest that any EU country intends to change its policy towards Sudan with respect to the sale of arms and respect for human rights.
§ Mr. GapesTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what arms or military training the Government of France are providing to the Government of Sudan.
§ Mr. David DavisI refer the hon. Member to my
earlier reply today. The EU agreed an arms embargo against Sudan in March 1994. This remains in force.