§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Prime Minister what measures he is planning as part of a general settlement on Kosovo, to guarantee the (i) security and (ii) rights of non-Albanian ethnic groups in the province. [86366]
§ The Prime MinisterKFOR has been tasked with establishing a safe environment for all people in Kosovo, regardless of their ethnic group. It will be an important task for KFOR to ensure that all communities understand KFOR's role and that they are there to protect them. NATO Secretary-General Javier Solana, made it clear in his statement of 10 June that this is an opportunity for peace and that violence by any party will not be tolerated.
The interim administration under UN auspices will establish and oversee the development of provisional democratic self-governing institutions to ensure conditions for a peaceful and normal life for all inhabitants in Kosovo. Plans for a civilian peace force are also under way.