Written question asked by Gary Streeter (Conservative) on Wednesday, 21 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 April 1999. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 26 April 1999 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the (i) need and (ii) estimated costs of providing water, electricity and sanitation to the refugee camps in (a) Albania and (b) Macedonia; and if she will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Streeter: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assessment she has made of the (i) need and (ii) estimated costs of providing water, electricity and sanitation to the refugee camps in (a) Albania and (b) Macedonia; and if she will make a statement. [82160] Clare Short: We are not, of course, responsible for running the camps in Macedonia and Albania, but we obviously recognise the vital importance of providing adequate water, sanitation, electricity and other services to the refugee camps. Our military and civilian personnel have been actively involved in planning and establishing, and ensured adequate provision. Detailed information about the costs of providing these utilities is not currently available.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 330 c16W; 82160
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Costs Electricity Water Refugees Sanitation Albania Kosovo North Macedonia