Mr. Gareth R. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what further efforts he is making to encourage a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Sri Lanka between Government forces and the Tamil Tigers. [113653]
§ Mr. HainWe take every opportunity at bilateral meetings to stress the need for a political settlement to end the conflict in Sri Lanka. We have made clear that we stand ready to help if both sides ask us to play a role.