Written question asked by Andrew Rowe (Conservative) on Monday, 19 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2001. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 26 March 2001 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what mechanisms are in place to ensure that the aid Britain gives to Sudan reaches areas in the south and in the Nuba Mountains.

Answer: Mr. Rowe: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what mechanisms are in place to ensure that the aid Britain gives to Sudan reaches areas in the south and in the Nuba Mountains. [154905] Clare Short: We meet urgent humanitarian demands in Sudan wherever they arise. The mechanisms in place are the standard reporting and accountability procedures that are part of our funding agreements with international non-government organisations and United Nations agencies. Our officer at the British Embassy in Khartoum regularly monitors and reports on progress and the impact of assistance provided. DFID staff also regularly visit to monitor our support and assess humanitarian needs. In addition, the Embassy regularly presses the Government of Sudan for access to all areas of need by the organisations and UN agencies we support.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 154905; 365 c438W;365 c440W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Accountability Development aid International assistance Monitoring Sudan
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