Written question asked by Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 March 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 27 March 2009. It was answered by Bill Rammell (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 April 2009 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Middle East: Conflict Prevention

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 25 March 2009, Official Report, columns 17-19WS, on conflict resources 2009-10, what proportion of the revised budget for the Middle East programme will be spent in (a) Iraq, (b) Israel-Palestine and (c) Lebanon; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Of the £18 million discretionary funding assigned to the Middle East and North Africa Programme for 2009-10; £13.1 million has been allocated to Iraq, £3.15 million to Israel-Palestine, and £1.35 million to Lebanon. The remaining £400,000 has been assigned to Yemen.This programme will continue our assistance to build Iraqi and Palestinian police and judiciary capabilities and our work with the Lebanese armed forces and internal security forces. It will also allow the UK to foster economic growth, investment and job opportunities in the Basra region, monitor and assist in improving the economic and humanitarian situation in Israeli-Palestine and reinforce Lebanese sovereignty and good governance.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 491 c566W; 267727
Session: 2008-09
Related items: Conflict Resources 2009-10
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Armed conflict Middle East Conflict prevention
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