HC Deb 30 October 2002 vol 391 cc875-6W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations his Department has made to the Government of Sudan regarding the transparency of Sudan's oil revenues.[74888]

Mr. Macshane

We have not made representations recently because this issue is being handled at the peace talks at Machakos.

Mr. Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his Department's involvement in the peace process in Sudan. [76606]

Mr. Macshane

The UK government is actively engaged in the peace process in Sudan. The UK Special Representative for Sudan, Alan Goulty, is leading the UK observer delegation at the peace talks. He and his team work closely with the mediators. We also carry out intensive consultations with the Government of Sudan and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Khartoum and elsewhere. We co-ordinate our efforts with international partners.