To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions have been held in the UN Security Council regarding the situation in Guinea; and if she will make a statement.

There have been no discussions regarding Guinea at the UN Security Council so far. The Secretary-General of the UN issued a statement on 22 January expressing grave concern at events. The statement can be found on the UN website at:

http://www.un.org/apps/sg/sgstats.asp?nid=2417

I will also arrange for a copy to be sent to my hon. Friend and a copy will also be placed in the Library of the House.