Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 11 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 January 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 January 2001 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the means by which her strategy paper for Montserrat aims to improve the quality of life of those inhabitants living by an active volcano. - Inc ref to 10 January 2001, 360 c1061-2.

Answer: Dr. Tonge: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the means by which her strategy paper for Montserrat aims to improve the quality of life of those inhabitants living by an active volcano. [145853] Mr. Foulkes: I refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton (Mrs. Gilroy) on 10 January 2001, Official Report, columns 1061-62. The Government of Montserrat/DFID Country Policy Plan sets out how our assistance has already helped and will continue to help with sustained economic and social recovery in the north of the island. All the essential facilities for normal life (utilities, road, health, education, housing) are now in place. The volcano however, continues to pose a threat to the south of the island.

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