HL Deb 30 November 2000 vol 619 cc175-6WA
Lord Moynihan

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What specific assistance they propose to offer the new government of Serbia in the clearing of the Danube following the restoration of diplomatic ties between Yugoslavia and the United Kingdom. [HL4732]

Baroness Scotland of Asthal

The UK fully supports the European Union's decision to fund 85 per cent of the Danube Commission project to clear the river Danube at Novi Sad. This project is now at the stage of tendering. In recognition of humanitarian need and following a needs assessment visit by the Department for Trade and Industry, the UK will also be meeting the costs of laying a replacement water pipeline across the new, permanent road bridge at Novi Sad.