§ Lord Russell-Johnstonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What discussions the "Contact Group" has had with President Rugova about the future of Kosovo. [HL3386]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanRepresentatives of the Contact Group have been in regular contact with Dr. Rugova at which they have underlined that the Contact Group's position on the status of Kosovo is clear: we support an enhanced status with a large degree of autonomy for Kosovo within the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. This must include meaningful self-administration. Dr. Rugova's negotiating team is engaged in talks on a Contact Group-endorsed interim settlement based on these principles.