§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister if it is a precondition for a cessation of air hostilities in Kosovo that all Kosovars be permitted a guaranteed return to their place of residence of March 1999. [83729]
§ The Prime MinisterThe NATO Summit statement issued on 23 April spelt out clearly that there could be no compromise on a number of conditions including the need for President Milosevic to agree to the unconditional and safe return of all refugees and displaced persons. The statement said that, as long as Belgrade fails to meet 69W the legitimate demands of the international community and continues to inflict immense human suffering, Alliance air operations will continue. This remains the position.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister what is his policy on the partition of Kosovo. [83403]
§ The Prime MinisterWe are seeking a political solution to the crisis based on the Rambouillet Accords. The partition of Kosovo is not on our agenda.