§ Lord Hoosonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will support the second package of sanctions against UNITA discussed by the United Nations Security Council.
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§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanAs a Permanent Member of the Security Council, we fully support the Presidential Statement made on 23 July which reaffirmed the Security Council's readiness to consider the imposition of further measures against UNITA.
§ Lord Hoosonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether UNITA has provided the information demanded by the United Nations Security Council on 30 June (S1118/1997), including "complete information regarding all armed personnel under its control… in order for them to be verified, disarmed and demobilised in accordance with the Lusaka Protocol and agreements between the parties in the context of the Joint Commission"; and if so, what.
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanUNITA submitted information on the strength of its armed forces and other matters to the Joint Commission on 21 July. A statement by the President of the Security Council on 23 July made clear that the council considers the information submitted to be neither complete or credible.
§ Lord Hoosonasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are aware of reports suggesting increasing attacks by UNITA in Angola and the risk of renewed war.
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanWe are aware of reports of increased military activity by both the Angola army and UNITA. We fully support the statement by the President of the Council on 23 July calling upon both parties to refrain from the use of force. The Security Council will continue to monitor the situation closely.