Written question asked by Ernie Ross (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 18 March 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the contribution of the Ministry of Defence to conflict prevention in the former Yugoslavia. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Ross: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the contribution of the Ministry of Defence to conflict prevention in the former Yugoslavia. [40935] Mr. Ingram: The Ministry of Defence has all extensive record of activity in the field of conflict prevention in the former Yugoslavia. In addition to our contribution to peacekeeping forces operating in Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Macedonia, my Department runs a number of programmes in the region which are designed to dispel hostility, build and maintain trust, and assist in the development of democratically accountable armed forces, thereby making a significant contribution to conflict prevention. These include leadership and staff training for military officers; seminars, exchanges and visits directly concerned with security sector reform; and general underpinning outreach activities such as English language training for military personnel.

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