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Lord Kennet
asked Her Majesty's Government:Why the Treasury was not involved in decisions about the destruction of infrastructure targets in former Yugoslavia when the British taxpayer is to contribute to the reconstruction. [HL3724]
Lord Gilbert
Regular contact with HM Treasury was maintained throughout the course of NATO's air campaign. However, our primary purpose was to enable the Kosovar Albanian people to return to their homes. Potential reconstruction costs were, therefore, not a factor in targeting decisions.