HC Deb 20 October 2003 vol 411 c388W
Vera Baird

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions the Government has had with(a) Germany, (b) Austria and (c) Italy on targeted EU sanctions against the Burmese Government. [130635]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

We regularly discuss sanctions and other possible EU measures against the Burmese Regime with all our EU partners at official level. The EU Common Position on Burma was strengthened on 16 June. We stand ready to respond proportionately to changes that occur in Burma.