EU Sanctions (Iran)

Patrick Mercer Excerpts
Tuesday 24th January 2012

(12 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Hague of Richmond Portrait Mr Hague
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I believe that all of our vessels in the region are very clear about the rules of engagement and where they should or should not go. Such matters are clearly set out and agreed within government between the Ministry of Defence and the Foreign Office, so I do not think that there is any lack of clarity for anyone involved.

Patrick Mercer Portrait Patrick Mercer (Newark) (Con)
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I understand and fully support the economic sanctions that the EU is taking. Can the Foreign Secretary reveal whether anything else can be done directly and specifically to thwart Iran’s nuclear capability and the industry that surrounds it?

Lord Hague of Richmond Portrait Mr Hague
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I am reporting to the House on the European Union sanctions. As my hon. Friend will gather, I am not advocating military action, and if he is asking about other areas of activity, I cannot go into them in the House.