§ Baroness Rawlingsasked Her Majesty's Government:
In the light of Greece's call on 19 May for a 48-hour cease-fire in Kosovo, whether this contrasts with the Prime Minister's recent statements; whether they are concerned that there are divisions between NATO member governments over the handling of the crisis on Kosovo; and whether they are concerned that such a division could undermine the message being sent to President Milosevic by NATO's air operation. [HL2627]
§ Baroness Symons of Vernham DeanNATO is united in its demands on President Milosevic to stop repression in Kosovo; withdraw from Kosovo his military, police and paramilitary units; agree to the stationing in Kosovo of an international military presence; agree to the return of all refugees and unhindered access to them by humanitarian aid organisations; and work for the establishment of a political agreement based on the Rambouillet Accords.
A number of proposals have been made for how to achieve these objectives including those formulated jointly by the Greek and Czech Governments. We shall continue to work with Allies and partners to achieve our shared objectives.