Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 January 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 January 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 January 2002 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 her response to food shortages in Zimbabwe. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on her response to food shortages in Zimbabwe. [29151] Clare Short: DFID has provided £4 million since September 2001 for a supplementary feeding programme implemented by NGOs, targeting 300,000 people (predominantly children) in the worst hit areas of Zimbabwe. At the beginning of January we announced a contribution of £6 million for the UNDP's Humanitarian Assistance and Recovery Programme; £3.5 million for further feeding programmes and £2.5 million for essential medical supplies and improved access to health care services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 29151; 379 c310W;379 c306W
Session: 2001-02
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Children Development aid Humanitarian aid Zimbabwe Food aid UN Development Programme
Contains statistics: Yes
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