§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether the United Nations sanctions against Serbia preclude the provision of emergency relief aid by humanitarian organisations.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggFoodstuffs and supplies intended strictly for medical purposes are exempt from the embargo imposed by United Nations Security Council resolution 757. Applications for the delivery of other humanitarian supplies will have to be considered by the Sanctions Committee established by SCR 724.
§ Mr. Charles KennedyTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what action he is taking to secure the onward travel of the two vehicles owned by the charity Blythwood, which are being prevented by the German authorities from completing their journey to deliver blankets and bedding to the refugee centre in Belgrade.
§ Mr. Douglas HoggA request has been put to the United Nations Sanctions Committee for permission to deliver the consignment to Belgrade.