§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his answer of 21 June 1999,Official Report, column 303, if he is now able to estimate the cost to the Exchequer of peacekeeping in Kosovo over the next three years; and if he will make a statement. [94799]
§ Mr. HoonFurther to my predecessor's reply of 21 June, I am not yet able to provide an estimate of the future costs. I shall however write to my hon. Friend and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.