HL Deb 13 December 2000 vol 620 c17WA
Lord Rea

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, and if so when, they will accord full diplomatic status to Eritrea and appoint an ambassador to Asmara. [HL44]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)

Our diplomatic representation in Asmara is under review.

Lord Rea

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether it is anomalous for the United Kingdom to be represented in two countries which have been in conflict by an embassy situated in only one of those countries. [HL45]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

No.