Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 25 April 2001. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 25 April 2001 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, if he will discuss with President Bush the role of the American element in KFor in Macedonia and at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Prime Minister if he will discuss with President Bush the role of the American element in KFOR in Macedonia and at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo; and if he will make a statement. [157576] The Prime Minister: KFOR's mandate does not include operations in Macedonia. As is the case for other KFOR contributors, including the UK, the US has a logistical unit based in Macedonia in support of their KFOR contingent based at Camp Bondsteel. The US forces based at Camp Bondsteel are an integral part of KFOR, and make an invaluable contribution to its performance, and its ability to achieve its objectives. I have no plans at present to discuss the role of the American element in KFOR with President Bush. But I and Ministers in my Government discuss Balkan-related issues with the US on a regular basis. President Bush and I underlined our joint commitment to promote peace and stability in the Balkans on 23 February at Camp David.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 157576; 367 c273-4W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Armed forces Deployment Peacekeeping operations USA Kosovo North Macedonia KFOR
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