Written question asked by Tam Dalyell (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 January 2001. It was answered by Keith Vaz (Labour) on Monday, 29 January 2001 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will meet Mr Bernard Kouchner to discuss the protection of the non-Albanian population of Kosovo and Metohija.

Answer: Mr. Dalyell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will meet Mr. Bernard Kouchner to discuss the protection of the non-Albanian population of Kosovo and Metohija. [146431] Mr. Vaz: Mr. Haekkerup, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative in Kosovo, called on me and senior officials on 9 January prior to taking up his appointment on 15 January. During his call Mr. Haekkerup emphasised that one of his top priorities was to improve law and order in Kosovo including tackling ethnic violence. We welcome the priority Mr. Haekkerup has given to this and will give him our full support.

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