HC Deb 24 July 1991 vol 195 c638W
Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action is being taken by the European Community to negotiate the withdrawal of military forces from the republic of Croatia.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

We and our EC partners have restated our readiness, if asked, to assist in negotiations towards a peaceful settlement of the Yugoslav crisis. However, it is for all Yugoslav parties to decide on future military arrangements for their country.

Mr. William Ross

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will seek a meeting between the European Community leaders or their representatives with the leaders of the republic of Croatia.

Mr. Douglas Hogg

The European Community Presidency has now sent a senior ambassador to Yugoslavia to discuss with the federal authorities and the leaders of all republics the prospects for negotiations and the role which the Twelve might play in them.