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River Danube: Environmental Restoration

Volume 603: debated on Monday 5 July 1999

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asked Her Majesty's Government:What planning is in hand and by whom to ensure that (a) the Danube is re-opened for international transport and (b) the broken bridges are rebuilt as soon as possible. [HL3003]

We are in close touch with all the countries of the region and with the international financial institutions, who are carrying out assessments of reconstruction needs, including damage to bridges. We have no plans to provide reconstruction assistance to Serbia as long as Milosevic remains in power.