§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many British Embassy staff remain in Belgrade. [73275]
§ Mr. Tony LloydEleven British Embassy staff remained in Belgrade following the withdrawal of non-essential staff and dependants on 19–20 February. Staff were withdrawn due to concern about security in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (FRY) as the deadline for the conclusion of the Rambouillet Peace Talks approached.