§ Mrs. GillanTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of progress in implementing the Stability Pact for South Eastern Europe. [109715]
§ Mr. Vaz[holding answer 11 February 2000]: The Stability Pact has made a useful start in refocussing attention on the political and economic needs of the region. The United Kingdom has been an active participant in the Pact, taking forward key initiatives such as the Investment Compact and the Media Charter. We are now working with partners in the Pact to prepare further initiatives which will be considered at a Regional Conference in March. This will be a useful opportunity to take stock of the progress that has been made.