17. To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent progress has been made on the UK initiative to host peace talks on the crisis in Darfur. (204812)

There has been little movement in the Darfur political process owing to fragmentation among rebel groups and continued violence. The UK has offered further support for international efforts, including a possible meeting in the UK, if that would help revitalise the process. We are exploring the scope for this with the United Nations and African Union, Sudan’s neighbours and international partners, the Government of Sudan and Darfur movements.

19. To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what progress is being made on securing a London Conference of all parties on Darfur. (204814)

I refer my hon. Friend to the written answer I gave to my right hon. Friend the Member for Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill (Mr. Clarke) today.