Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent escalating tensions between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia regarding the latter's proposed name change; and whether they would support a membership application from Macedonia to join the EU.

The UK strongly supports the Prespa Agreement between Greece and Macedonia to resolve their long-standing dispute over the latter's name. I welcome the completion of the parliamentary process in Macedonia which amends the constitution in line with the Agreement. I also welcome Greek parliamentary ratification of the Agreement. Implementation of the deal will improve stability and prosperity in the region. It is long-standing UK Government policy to support those countries committed to the European Union accession process to make the reforms required to meet the accession criteria.