Written question asked by Jacques Arnold (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 1997. It was answered by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 March 1997 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: What recent assistance has been provided by the Government to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support its humanitarian work. - Inc figs.

Answer: Mr. Jacques Arnold: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent assistance has been provided by the Government to the International Committee of the Red Cross to support its humanitarian work. [20009] Dr. Liam Fox: My right hon. Friend the Minister for Overseas Development has recently announced a new contribution of £5 million to the International Committee of the Red Cross. This contribution will support programmes which include protection and assistance for victims of conflicts, the dissemination of international humanitarian law, and the provision of humanitarian relief and medical assistance to conflict affected groups.

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