§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions he has had with his United Nations counterparts about the deployment of additional forces in Bosnia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence, has had many discussions, including on former Yugoslavia issues, with his counterparts from various United Nations member nations. Additional Dutch, Malaysian and Pakistani forces are currently deploying to Bosnia following a request from the United Nations Secretary-General last year for troops to implement United Nations Security Council resolution 836, which established six safe areas.
§ Dr. David ClarkTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was the nature and extent of the discussions he has had with his NATO counterparts about the deployment of additional forces in Bosnia; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HanleyMy right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Defence is in regular contact with his520W NATO counterparts about all aspects of our military deployments in former Yugoslavia. The deployment of additional personnel to UNPROFOR in Bosnia is, however, a matter for the United Nations.