§ Mr. Mike O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he had held with UN representatives with regard to the increase of British troops currently committed in Yugoslavia, or with regard to extending the area of operations for such British troops.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNo decision has been taken on the reinforcement of the British forces in former Yugoslavia, but the UN has been made aware that it is under consideration. We have no plans at this time to extend the area of operations of the British forces in former Yugoslavia.
§ Mr. Duncan-SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what efforts were 723W made by Her Majesty's Government to promote balanced media reporting during the recent elections in Yugoslavia, and to monitor the way in which they were run.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggThe Westminster Foundation for Democracy, with our encouragement, provided £35,000 as half the cost of independent satellite broadcasts during the run-up and immediate aftermath of the elections, as well as a contribution to the costs of a monitoring team.