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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Myanmar

Tuesday 26 April 2022 · 2 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK co-ordinated a joint statement agreed by 36 countries in February 2022 calling for a return to democracy in Myanmar.
  • The UK sanctioned three individuals for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar.
  • The UK Minister thanked Rushanara Ali for her work on Myanmar and assured her of ongoing discussions with counterparts on the situation.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rushanara Ali Lab Bethnal Green and Stepney
Democracy & Elections Foreign Affairs
Context

Following a military coup in Myanmar, the situation has deteriorated with widespread public opposition. Since then, almost half a million people have been displaced due to brutal crackdowns by the military.

Question

What recent diplomatic steps her Department has taken to help support the right to freedom, democracy and the rule of law in Myanmar?

Answer from Amanda Milling

In February 2022, to mark a year since the coup, the UK co-ordinated a joint statement agreed by 36 countries and secured a strong UN Security Council press statement that called for a return to democracy. We also sanctioned three individuals for undermining democracy and the rule of law.

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Q2 Rushanara Ali Lab Bethnal Green and Stepney
Foreign Affairs
Context

Since the Myanmar military coup, widespread public opposition has led to brutal crackdowns, displacing almost half a million people. The situation is exacerbated by airstrikes and the threat of them.

Question

Will the Government introduce sanctions on Burmese companies that supply aviation fuel to the military and British companies involved in any aspect of the supply of aviation fuel, including shipping and insurance services?

Answer from Amanda Milling

I thank the hon. Lady for her question, for everything that she does on Myanmar and for ensuring that we are having this discussion, because it is really important that we keep a focus on the situation in Myanmar. I reassure her that I have many conversations with counterparts on visits. We work closely with partners to put pressure on the regime to de-escalate the crisis, including through targeted sanctions against individuals and entities who are providing support for the military. Obviously, I cannot talk about future sanctions.

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Not addressed: Future sanctions on Burmese companies supplying aviation fuel to the military were not addressed specifically.

How: Obviously, I Cannot Talk About Future Sanctions.

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