§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the Government's policy on a ground invasion of(a) Kosovo and (b) Serbia. [85897]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 8 June 1999]There is now evidence that the Yugoslav authorities are complying with the demands of the international community. My hon. Friend will be aware that following confirmation of the start of the withdrawal of Yugoslav forces from Kosovo, the NATO Secretary General ordered the suspension of the bombing campaign. An international peacekeeping force in which British troops will be at the forefront will be deployed within the timescale agreed between General Jackson and Serb military commanders on 9 June. Until this withdrawal is complete, however, we must continue to exercise caution and to keep all other options under review.