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Oral Answers to Questions — Foreign and Commonwealth Office

– in the House of Commons at 2:30 pm on 19 February 2008.

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The Secretary of State was asked—

  • Afghanistan (23 speeches, 2 annotations)

    If he will make a statement on political progress in Afghanistan.

  • British Overseas Territories (12 speeches, 1 annotation)

    What services his Department provides to the residents of British overseas territories and Crown dependencies.

  • Zimbabwe (7 speeches)

    What recent assessment he has made of the political situation in Zimbabwe, with particular reference to the forthcoming elections.

  • Lisbon Treaty (10 speeches, 5 annotations)

    What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on planned referendums on the treaty of Lisbon in other EU countries.

  • Smuggling (Gaza) (12 speeches, 1 annotation)

    What representations he has made to the Palestinian Authority on the prevention of smuggling into Gaza?

  • Dalai Lama (8 speeches)

    What the arrangements are for the forthcoming visit of the Dalai Lama; and if he will make a statement.

  • Darfur (12 speeches)

    What assessment he has made of the political situation in Darfur; and if he will make a statement.

  • Topical Questions (28 speeches, 1 annotation)

    If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

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