§ 32. Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the actions of British forces defending(a) Serbs and (b) Albanian civilians in Kosovo. [113720]
§ Mr. HoonThe role of British forces in Kosovo is to provide a secure environment for all Kosovans, whatever their ethnic origin.
British forces, based in Multi-National Brigade (Centre), provide round-the-clock patrols, static guards, protection of churches, patriarchal sites and businesses, as well as checkpoints at permanent and varying locations.
British forces remain available to COMKFOR, to assist where the need is greatest.