HL Deb 13 February 2001 vol 622 c29WA
Lord Avebury

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they will consult with other members of the Commonwealth and the European Union to ensure that freedom of expression in Zimbabwe is scrutinised at the forthcoming Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission and that a resolution on this matter is tabled for consideration by the Commission. [HL596]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

We are currently holding discussions with EU partners about the forthcoming session of the UN Commission on Human Rights (CHR). There are no plans at present to table an EU resolution on Zimbabwe. However, the EU issued a statement on 31 January condemning the bombing of theDaily News printing presses. We will continue to monitor the situation in Zimbabwe closely.