§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the(a) Government of Sri Lanka and (b) Tamil forces on the resolution of the conflict in Sri Lanka. [104908]
§ Mr. Hain[holding answer 17 January 2000]: We remain deeply concerned about the tragic conflict in Sri Lanka and believe that a lasting solution can be reached only through a political settlement. We continue to explore with a wide range of contacts ways of achieving this.
Pursuant to my previous answer to my hon. Friend on 6 December 1999, Official Report, column 401W, we have made clear to both sides our readiness to help if asked.