HL Deb 11 November 1998 vol 594 c99WA
Lord Jenkins of Putney

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they are taking to secure a United Nations Security Council resolution to encourage sanctions against the present regime in Burma (Myanmar). [HL3651]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The Government remain deeply concerned at the situation in Burma. This month Burma is being discussed at the UN General Assembly. We are pressing for a resolution to underline international concern. There is at present no consensus for a UN Security Council resolution, but a package of EU sanctions is in place.