§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether it is known when the British Ambassador in Sudan will return to Khartoum; and what representations are being made to the Sudanese Government on this matter. [HL320]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean)The Foreign Secretary made clear at the time of announcing the withdrawal of British staff from Khartoum that he regretted having to take this action, which had been forced on him. He also said that he hoped that the necessary conditions for the return to normal relations with Sudan would be re-established before too long.
We have therefore been in contact with the Sudanese to see if we can remedy the situation and re-establish full Embassies in Khartoum and London.