HL Deb 10 November 1997 vol 583 cc1-2WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are content that the Bosniaks are now receiving new weaponry from the United States under the multi-million dollar United States Equipand-Train program; and what are the implications for the United Nations force in Bosnia (S-FOR).

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

The United States and other sponsors accept that equipment given under the Train and Equip Programme must be consistent with the agreements on transparency and arms control negotiated under Articles II and IV of Annex 1B of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have underlined the importance of avoiding regional arms build-up and of not compromising SFOR's perceived impartiality or safety of SFOR troops.