Bosnia and Herzegovina
Debate between Baroness Hamwee and Baroness Chapman of Darlington
Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Lab)
I can absolutely assure my noble friend that that is not the case. I remember that there were robust exchanges about this before the short Recess we have just had. Obviously, we keep all future designations under close review, and we do not preannounce them, but his point about our concern about Russia and our willingness to act with sanctions and other measures, when that is appropriate, remains.
Baroness Hamwee (LD)
My Lords, the Minister has acknowledged rightly that we do not just close the door on history; it has a very long tail. Civilians affected by the wars in the Balkans still suffer and still need support, and that support often comes from very small aid organisations that have suffered from the reduction in aid from this country and other countries. Can she acknowledge that?