§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals he or, international organisations have to increase the pressure on the rulers of Nigeria to return the country to civilian and democratic rule.
§ Mr. BaldryMembers of the European Union have agreed that the measures against the Nigerian military jointly imposed in 1993 should remain in force, in the absence of progress towards a return to civilian rule. Our policy towards Nigeria is under constant review.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he or international organisations are currently considering for an embargo on oil sales from Nigeria, and what is his policy on such an initiative.
§ Mr. BaldryWe are not aware of plans for any such initiative.