§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to promote a cessation of the escalating conflict in Sri Lanka.
§ Mr. SainsburyWe support the efforts of the Sri Lankan Government to restore peace and stability throughout the country. To that end, we welcome the agreement between India and Sri Lanka announced on 18 September, which provided a framework for implementation of measures to achieve a peaceful settlement in the north and east.