Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 October 2000.

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Bassam of Brighton, Lord

Question

What action they are taking together with other governments and international organisations to ensure that refugees and displaced people from Kosovo who are members of minority ethnic groups such as the Roma, Ashkalia and Serbs are not directly or indirectly encouraged to return to Kosovo without understanding the reality of the situation which awaits them; and that their return is genuinely voluntary, co-ordinated with the authorities on the spot, and effectively related to the security situation and to the economic and social capacity to absorb returnees with meaningful prospect of a decent lifestyle; and what action they are taking to discourage their return during the winter months. [HL 3801] [HL 3802] [HL 3803].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

616 c211-2WA; HL 3801

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Immigration Ethnic groups Minority groups Refugees Kosovo Resettlement