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Written question asked by Andrew Faulds (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
What discussions he has had with the Rwandan Government concerning international assistance for returning refugees.
Answer

Mr. Faulds: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions he has had with the Rwandan Government concerning international assistance for returning refugees; and if he will make a statement. [20104] Dr. Liam Fox: HM ambassador in Kigali has regular discussions with the Government of Rwanda, international aid agencies and non-governmental organisations on Rwanda's rehabilitation needs, including assistance for the resettlement of returning refugees. Since 1995 we have committed nearly £20 million bilaterally in support of Rwanda's rehabilitation programme and £18.5 million as our contribution to EU rehabilitation assistance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20104; 292 c361-2W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Development aid Disaster relief International assistance Refugees EU aid Rwanda