§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government's policy is regarding recognition of Morocco's annexation of Western Sahara; and if he will make a statement. [1437]
§ Mr. BradshawThe Government do not recognise Morocco's annexation of Western Sahara. The UK fully support the efforts of the United Nations Secretary General, his Personal Envoy, James Baker, and the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) in finding a just and lasting solution to this issue.
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§ Mr. Menzies CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the Government's policy is towards the right of self-determination of the population of Western Sahara through a United Nations-sponsored referendum; and if he will make a statement. [1436]
§ Mr. BradshawWe supported United Nations Security Council resolution 1359 which was passed unanimously on 29 June 2001 and which extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 30 November 2001. This reiterated full support for the on-going efforts of MINURSO to implement the Settlement Plan and agreements adopted by the parties to hold a free, fair and impartial referendum for the self-determination of the people of the Western Sahara.