§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Prime Minister what is his estimate of the total number of deaths of(a) Albanians due to war crimes and (b) combatants since NATO bombing began. [81654]
§ The Prime MinisterIt is not possible to put a precise figure on the number of deaths sustained by the Kosovar Albanians as a result of President Milosevic's campaign of brutality, both before and after the NATO air campaign began. However, it is clear from eye witness accounts that these are likely to be considerable and a stain on humanity. We are of course providing relevant information on the brutality of Milosevic's forces to the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia.
§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Prime Minister what requests the Government have received for the systematic identification of specific Yugoslav units perpetrating war crimes. [81656]
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§ The Prime MinisterThe International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia has asked the Government for any material they may have concerning, among other things, the role of individuals in atrocities committed in Kosovo, and concerning police or military units in areas where atrocities are being committed. The Government will hand over as much information as they can that will be relevant to the Tribunal's investigations.
§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister what discussions on Kosovo he has had with(a) the Prime Minister of, and (b) other political figures in Greece. [82222]
§ The Prime MinisterKosovo was discussed at the European Heads of Government meeting on 14 April. As a member of NATO, Greece is fully involved in consultation on all matters relating to the military action taken by the North Atlantic Council.