Written question asked by Ed Davey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 May 1999. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 May 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what part the United Kingdom is to play in the international monitoring of the forthcoming elections in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Edward Davey: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what part the United Kingdom is to play in the international monitoring of the forthcoming elections in Sri Lanka; and if he will make a statement. [83124] Mr. Fatchett: The Southern Provincial Council elections are scheduled to take place on 10 June. These will not be subject to international monitoring. However, the UK is following the election process closely and will stay in touch with local election monitors.

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