This paper provides a brief historical and social survey of Sri Lanka, including the origins of the conflict between the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE. It then gives an account of developments since 2002, when a ceasefire was agreed and hopes were raised – rapidly to be dashed – that there might be a peaceful negotiated resolution of the conflict. The paper also surveys the stance taken by the international community on the conflict, the military capabilities of the Sri Lankan military, and aid and development issues. It concludes by considering Sri Lanka’s future prospects, including assessing how real the Government’s military victory is and whether genuine political and constitutional reforms are likely to be introduced.

This paper provides a brief historical and social survey of Sri Lanka, including the origins of the conflict between the Sri Lankan Government and the LTTE. It then gives an account of developments since 2002, when a ceasefire was agreed and hopes were raised – rapidly to be dashed –...

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster pursuant to the answer of 5 December 2007, Official Report, column 849W, on Millennium Volunteers programme, which of the first 18 organisations listed (a) did not make an application and (b) were unsuccessful at the expression of interest stage.

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster pursuant to the answer of 5 December 2007, Official Report, column 849W, on Millennium Volunteers programme, which of the first 18 organisations listed (a) did not make an application and (b) were unsuccessful at the expression of interest stage.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the Government's policy is on the recruitment of 16 to 24 year old millennium volunteers; and how many have been recruited (a) in total and (b) in St Helens South. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the Government's policy is on the recruitment of 16 to 24 year old millennium volunteers; and how many have been recruited (a) in total and (b) in St Helens South. - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the Government's policy is on the extension to secondary school pupils of millennium volunteers under the active citizens in schools initiative; how many have been recruited; what assessment has been made of the take-up of volunteers; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the Government's policy is on the extension to secondary school pupils of millennium volunteers under the active citizens in schools initiative; how many have been recruited; what assessment has been made of the take-up of volunteers; and if he...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when the Department will announce which organisations will deliver the Millennium Volunteers programme. - (Holding answer 23 February 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, when the Department will announce which organisations will deliver the Millennium Volunteers programme. - (Holding answer 23 February 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on the level of financial assistance provided by the Government to Millennium Projects in Scotland, with particular reference to the Glasgow Science Centre. (Failed OPQ) - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on the level of financial assistance provided by the Government to Millennium Projects in Scotland, with particular reference to the Glasgow Science Centre. (Failed OPQ) - Including figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the impact of the decision to fund support for Millennium volunteers through Connexions.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if he will make a statement on the impact of the decision to fund support for Millennium volunteers through Connexions.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the total funding for Millennium volunteers for each local authority area has been for (a) 2003-04, (b) 2002-03, (c) 2001-02 and (d) 2000-01; and what the anticipated level of funding for 2004-05 is. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what the total funding for Millennium volunteers for each local authority area has been for (a) 2003-04, (b) 2002-03, (c) 2001-02 and (d) 2000-01; and what the anticipated level of funding for 2004-05 is. - Inc table.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance he issues to Government regional offices regarding the distribution of funding for Millennium Volunteer projects.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance he issues to Government regional offices regarding the distribution of funding for Millennium Volunteer projects.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much funding for Millennium Volunteer projects was allocated to (a) each region and (b) each shire county in (i) 2001-02, (ii) 2002-03 and (iii) 2003-04; and how much funding he proposes to allocate to each region in 2004-05. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much funding for Millennium Volunteer projects was allocated to (a) each region and (b) each shire county in (i) 2001-02, (ii) 2002-03 and (iii) 2003-04; and how much funding he proposes to allocate to each region in 2004-05. -...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance he has issued regarding the distribution of funding for Millennium Volunteer projects in Chesham and Amersham.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, what guidance he has issued regarding the distribution of funding for Millennium Volunteer projects in Chesham and Amersham.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much funding for Millennium Volunteer projects was allocated to Chesham and Amersham in (a) 2001-02, (b) 2002-03 and (c) 2003-04; and how much funding he proposes to allocate to Chesham and Amersham in 2004-05. - Inc table. (Copy of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, how much funding for Millennium Volunteer projects was allocated to Chesham and Amersham in (a) 2001-02, (b) 2002-03 and (c) 2003-04; and how much funding he proposes to allocate to Chesham and Amersham in 2004-05. - Inc table. (Copy of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when each of the regional development agencies will begin to process applications for the Millennium Workspace Initiative grant; how much will be available under each regional development agency area; how long the grant will be available; and whether the Department...

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, when each of the regional development agencies will begin to process applications for the Millennium Workspace Initiative grant; how much will be available under each regional development agency area; how long the grant will be available; and whether the Department...

Whether they have agreed a payment with British Gas for its 7.5 per cent entitlement to the sale proceeds of the land at the Dome site. [HL 4730].

Whether they have agreed a payment with British Gas for its 7.5 per cent entitlement to the sale proceeds of the land at the Dome site. [HL 4730].

When they expect the Millennium Commission to start receiving repayments of the monies it provided for the Dome. [HL 4731].

When they expect the Millennium Commission to start receiving repayments of the monies it provided for the Dome. [HL 4731].

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, which Millennium Volunteers projects are based in (a) Buckingham constituency and (b) Buckinghamshire; and what is (i) the nature of the project, (ii) the date of establishment, (iii) the funding received and (iv) the level of participation in each case....

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, which Millennium Volunteers projects are based in (a) Buckingham constituency and (b) Buckinghamshire; and what is (i) the nature of the project, (ii) the date of establishment, (iii) the funding received and (iv) the level of participation in each case....

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on performance against the target for the Millennium celebrations. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on performance against the target for the Millennium celebrations. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he expects the announcement will be made on which town has been granted city status to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen's accession to the throne; if applications by those towns which applied unsuccessfully for city...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when he expects the announcement will be made on which town has been granted city status to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Her Majesty the Queen's accession to the throne; if applications by those towns which applied unsuccessfully for city...