HC Deb 07 November 2000 vol 356 c183W
36. Mr. Love

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about conflict in Sri Lanka. [135197]

Mr. Hain

We remain extremely concerned about the conflict in Sri Lanka and the effect it is having on the civilian population. We call upon the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE to cease hostilities and begin negotiations immediately.

We fully support Norway's efforts to facilitate peace talks.