Written question asked by Rushanara Ali (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 September 2011. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 September 2011 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

India: Overseas Aid

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development whether his Department plans to provide support in respect of battle-related deaths in India between 2000 and 2008.

Answer: The Department for International Development (DFID) does not plan to provide support specifically for those affected by battle-related deaths in India between 2000 and 2008. DFID has agreed with the Government of India to focus our development cooperation on a number of India's poorest states. Our support will be targeted to the poorest women and girls, to help them obtain quality schooling, health care, nutrition and jobs. We will also help unlock the potential of the private sector to deliver jobs, products, infrastructure and basic services.

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