Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 2002. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 May 2002 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans there are for the Multinational Brigade Centre led by the United Kingdom in Kosovo to be merged with the French-led Multinational Brigade North; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans there are for the Multinational Brigade Centre led by the United Kingdom in Kosovo to be merged with the French-led Multinational Brigade North; and if he will make a statement. [54834] Mr. Ingram: The future of the Multinational Brigades 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 later this month. 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 54834; 385 c513W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Armed forces Peacekeeping operations Military alliances Kosovo Multinational forces
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk