HL Deb 22 October 2002 vol 639 cc94-5WA
Lord Kirkhill

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Who will be the United Kingdom Special Representative for Georgia. [HL6023]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

Her Majesty's Government are committed to finding a way to help Georgia become prosperous, stable and able to live in harmony with its neighbours. This is why I am glad that the Foreign Secretary has appointed Sir Brian Fall as the UK's Special Representative for Georgia, with effect from 1 October. In this capacity Sir Brian will also be the UK Senior Representative on the Group of Friends of the UN Secretary General on Georgia. Sir Brian was HM ambassador to Moscow from 1992 to 95. His experience of the region and his diplomatic skills will be invaluable in helping him fulfil this role.