HC Deb 07 March 1990 vol 168 cc695-6W
50. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what troops, equipment and services the Government are ready, in principle, to contribute to United Nations peacekeeping forces in 1990.

Mr. Sainsbury

We already provide contingents for the United Nations forces in Cyprus and Namibia, and logistic support for those in Lebanon and the Golan. We shall look sympathetically on any new request.

51. Mr. Adley

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what representations he has made to the Israeli Government about the recent murder of United Nations personnel by Israeli forces; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Waldegrave

We share the regret expressed by the United Nations Secretary-General at the death on 19 February of two Nepalese soldiers serving with UNIFIL.