Burma: On the day of the Burmese military’s welcome release of 5,774 prisoners to mark Myanmar’s national day, Questions to Ministers on the imposition of sanctions on the sale of aviation fuel to the military government in Myanmar; on steps they are taking to encourage Myanmar’s neighbours to allow free passage for refugees fleeing the war; on discussions they are having with the exiled National Unity Government of Myanmar; and what consideration is being given to formally recognising the National Unity Government of Myanmar as the legitimate government of Burma
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL3081):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration they have given to the imposition of sanctions on the sale of aviation fuel to the military government in Myanmar. (HL3081)
Tabled on: 01 November 2022
Answer:
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon:
Since the military coup in Myanmar on 1 February 2021, the UK Government has imposed 12 tranches of sanctions targeting the military’s leadership, and its access to revenue, arms and military equipment.
On 28 February 2022, the UK updated its Overseas Business Risk Guidance to make it clear that UK businesses should conduct thorough supply chain due diligence to ensure that commodities such as aviation fuel do not reach the Myanmar military. The UK is exploring both sanction and non-sanction measures to tackle the Myanmar military’s air capabilities and ability to target civilians.
Date and time of answer: 15 Nov 2022 at 17:23.
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL3082):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool:
To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to encourage Myanmar’s neighbours to allow free passage for refugees fleeing the war. (HL3082)
Tabled on: 01 November 2022
Answer:
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon:
The UK has consistently raised the challenges of regional refugee flows and the importance of full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access at the United Nations Security Council, including in a Council meeting in September. The former Minister for Asia raised the humanitarian assistance challenges in the border areas with Myanmar with Thailand’s Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs, when she visited Thailand in January.
This financial year the UK has provided £36 million in humanitarian aid to Myanmar for the most vulnerable people including those on the borders with Bangladesh, China, India and Thailand.
Date and time of answer: 15 Nov 2022 at 17:02.
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL3083):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool :
To ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they are having with the exiled National Unity Government of Myanmar; and what consideration they have given, if any, to formally recognising the National Unity Government of Myanmar as the legitimate government of that country. (HL3083)
Tabled on: 01 November 2022
Answer:
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon:
The UK has a longstanding policy and practice, held by successive Governments, of according recognition to States, not Governments. Nevertheless, the UK is clear in our condemnation of the coup and stands in solidarity with those calling for a return to democracy, including the National Unity Government (NUG). The former Minister for Asia met with the NUG’s Foreign Minister in March, and the NUG’s Minister for Health and Education in May. UK officials continue to engage with the NUG on a regular basis and have worked to amplify their voice on the international stage, including at the UN Security Council.
Date and time of answer: 15 Nov 2022 at 16:51.
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