§ Mr. JenkinTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans he has to withdraw British forces from Kosovo; and if he will make a statement. [52900]
§ Mr. Ingram[holding answer 26 April 2002]: British military involvement in Kosovo will be decided in the light of the major review currently being undertaken by NATO of its operations in the Balkans. The review, entitled the Joint Operational Area Review, will be discussed by NATO Foreign Ministers in May 2002. We welcome the review and remain committed to maintaining a military contribution to NATO peacekeeping in the Balkans. The form that this contribution will take has yet to be decided.