Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale (Labour). It was answered by Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 9 February 2012.
Sahel
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they will take to help prevent the famine and food shortages predicted in the Sahel region.
- Answer
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My Lords, the rapid response of UK humanitarian aid to mitigate the impact of the crisis in the Sahel will reach 68,000 children in Niger, Chad and Mali, and provide livestock support for 30,000 families. The Government are also lobbying other donors to provide funds to help ward off a disaster.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 735 c366
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Lords chamber
- Subjects
- Disaster relief Famine Sahel
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