HL Deb 27 July 1999 vol 604 cc181-2WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Why the Treasury was not involved in decisions about the destruction of infrastructure targets in former Yugoslavia when the British taxpayer is to contribute to the reconstruction. [HL3724]

Lord Gilbert

Regular contact with HM Treasury was maintained throughout the course of NATO's air campaign. However, our primary purpose was to enable the Kosovar Albanian people to return to their homes. Potential reconstruction costs were, therefore, not a factor in targeting decisions.