Written question asked by Wayne David (Labour) on Thursday, 17 July 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 September 2003. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2003 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 proposals there are for an EU peacekeeping force to be deployed to Trans Dnestr in Moldova.

Answer: Mr. David: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proposals there are for an EU peacekeeping force to be deployed to Transdniestria in Moldova. [127875] Mr. MacShane: There are currently no proposals for an EU peacekeeping force to be deployed to Transdniestria in Moldova. The EU is working to support the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe's efforts to reach a constitutional settlement. In the event the political talks make sufficient progress towards a settlement, the international community, including the EU, will need to consider the options for any potential stabilisation force.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 127875; 410 c285W;410 c325-6W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed conflict EU action Peacekeeping operations Peace negotiations Independence movements Moldova
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk