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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

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
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk