HL Deb 05 February 2001 vol 621 c82WA
The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What action they have taken bilaterally and through the European Union and the United Nations to help resolve the continuing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo since the death of President Kabila. [HL430]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

At the General Affairs Council on 22 January, European Foreign Ministers condemned the assassination of President Kabila and called on all parties to respect their commitments to the Lusaka agreement and to comply fully with all relevant Security Council resolutions. The United Nations has issued a similar statement.

Bilaterally we have repeated these messages to all countries involved in the conflict.

The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What consultations they have had on the Congolese crisis with (a) the United Kingdom's European allies and (b) other countries in Central Africa. [HL431]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

I refer the noble Earl to my previous answer (HL430).