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<p><del class="ministerial">It has not proved possible to respond to this question
in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with
the Member.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">These sanctions are aimed at ending
the violent repression of the civilian population in Syria by the Assad regime, and
achieving a negotiated political settlement to bring about a peaceful end to the conflict
in Syria. We will continue to use sanctions, along with other levers, to support that
goal. We have sought to minimise the impact of sanctions on ordinary Syrians. The
sanctions regime prohibits giving economic resources (which may include oil) to any
designated person. Baniyas Refinery Company in Syria, has been designated by the EU
since 2014, for providing financial support for the regime. We keep these sanctions
under regular review.</ins></p>
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