Mr. Speaker, Jane's Defence Weekly , the most respected defence publication in the world, has the headline “Special forces involvement confirmed”. The electronic Telegraph has been reporting SAS involvement in Kosovo since April 11. The Yugoslavians know from the targets being destroyed that NATO's special forces are operating on the ground. We also read today in the London Times that if CF personnel are not operating in theatre, then how can their lives be at risk?
In the House of Commons on April 20th, 1999. See this statement in context.