20 Mr. Garland asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs if, in relation to the peace talks on former Yugoslavia, the European Community proposes a bill of rights, proportional representation voting or the cantonisation of Bosnia; if so, if details were formulated of the way in which the borders of the cantons would be set out; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

A proposal of the Co-Chairmen of the International Conference on the Former Yugoslavia for a constitutional structure was made to the three Bosnian parties on 28 October. This will be the subject of intensive and almost certainly very difficult negotiations in coming weeks.