HC Deb 06 February 1996 vol 271 cc165-6W
18. Mr. Gapes

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many attacks there have been on British military personnel in former Yugoslavia since 1991; if he will indicate from which sources these attacks came; and how many British casualties resulted. [12044]

Mr. Soames

Regrettably, 11 British military personnel have been killed and a further 17 have sustained serious injuries as a result of the activities of the former warring factions.

21. Dr. Twinn

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress has been made by NATO's peace implementation force in former Yugoslavia; and if he will make a statement. [12047]

Mr. Soames

IFOR is making good progress and is continuing to work closely with the parties in implementing the military aspects of the peace agreement. It has recently verified compliance with the latest deadline to evacuate forces from those areas which are to be transferred to other parties. We expect the implementation process to continue with the compliance of the parties.