HL Deb 14 October 1997 vol 582 c180WA
Lord Hooson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are instigating any of the following preparatory measures in the event of a second package of sanctions against UNITA: (a) the investigation of uses being made by UNITA of their office in London, with a view to its closure; (b) the investigation of uses of UNITA bank accounts in the United Kingdom; and (c) the monitoring of requests for entry to the United Kingdom by UNITA officials.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

As a Permanent Member of the Security Council and in line with the Presidential Statement made on 23 July, we are ready to consider further measures against UNITA, including trade measures and travel restrictions, as set out in paragraph 26 in United Nations Security Council Resolution No. 864 (1993).

Lord Hooson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are prepared to consider support for the second package of sanctions against UNITA, as mooted earlier by the United Nations Security Council.

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

I refer the noble Lord to the Answer I gave on 30 July.