Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 3 February 2025. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Friday, 7 February 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Belarus: Sanctions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2025 to Question 22001 on Belarus: Sanctions, what the terms of reference are for the cross-Government review of sanctions enforcement.

Answer: I launched the cross-Government review of sanctions at the first Small Ministerial Group on enforcement in October. The review is examining whether we have the right powers, approach, capacity and resourcing on policy, implementation and enforcement, with an urgent focus on strengthening the latter. The objectives are to make our sanctions easier to comply with, increase the deterrent effect of enforcement and maximise the flexibility of our cross-government toolkit. It is being led by the FCDO in collaboration with key sanctions Departments and is expected to conclude in Spring 2025.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 27266
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Belarus: Sanctions
Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer: Yes
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Exports Imports Sanctions Belarus
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