§ Mr. WareingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what reports he has received concerning the whereabouts of Dr. Ibrahim Rugova; what attempts have been made to contact him; and with what results; [83485]
(2) what contact Her Majesty's Government have had with the Democratic League of Kosovo; and if he will make a statement. [83484]
§ Mr. Tony Lloyd[holding answer 7 May 1999]: My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary spoke by telephone to Dr. Rugova on 6 May in Rome, where he was staying as a guest of the Italian government. Prior to that, I met with Mr. Hafiz Gagica, a senior representative of the LDK on 23 April. Officials remain in close contact with the LDK.