Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between John Pugh and Tim Farron
Tuesday 9th November 2010
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Dr John Pugh (Southport) (LD)
6. What recent reports he has received on the political situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement.
Tim Farron (Westmorland and Lonsdale) (LD)
11. What recent reports he has received on the political situation in Burma; and if he will make a statement.
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Mr Jeremy Browne)
Elections on 7 November were neither free nor fair. The military regime is clearly using them to entrench its grip on power. No political prisoners have been freed, including Aung San Suu Kyi. An opportunity for national reconciliation has been missed. The Government will maintain pressure on the regime until there is progress on both democracy and human rights.