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Bosnia-Herzegovina: Diplomatic Representation

Volume 684: debated on Thursday 6 July 2006

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Lord Astor of Hever

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What plans there are for the closure of the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia-Herzegovina.[HL6674]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
(Lord Triesman)

At the meeting of the steering board of the Peace Implementation Council on 22 and 23 June, it was agreed that the Office of the High Representative should begin preparations to close on 30 June 2007. This decision will be subject to final review and confirmation in February 2007, to take into account the domestic and regional situations before closure goes ahead.