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Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 30 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Michael John Foster (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


St Helena: Wrecks

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if his Department will assist the St Helena government in removing the fuel, oil and ammunition from RFA Darkdale after its sinking in James Bay, St Helena; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

The Department for International Development (DFID) provides financial and technical assistance to the St. Helena Government to allow it to manage its own affairs. We have recently agreed a budget of up to £26.15 million for St. Helena for financial year 2010-11. This did not include any additional assistance for removing the fuel, oil and ammunition from RFA Darkdale.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1242W; 325668
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Wrecks St Helena
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk