Written question asked by Parmjit Dhanda (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 December 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 the new opportunities created by her Department for the support of education work in Sudan. - Including ref to 25 November 2002, 395 c32W. (Printed on 16.12.2002 in Bound Volume 396 c568W)

Answer: Mr. Dhanda: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the new opportunities created by her Department for the support of education work in Sudan. [87235] Clare Short: My Department has continued to build on the relationships with key agencies working on education in Sudan, following a successful seminar in London in June. The support for the UNICEF education project in the Nuba Mountains is moving ahead well, some 600 schools will receive additional books and materials by February next year. As I explained in my answer to the hon. Member for Richmond Park (Dr. Tonge) on 25 November 2002, Official Report, column 32W, my Senior Education Adviser reviewed progress in the sector during a visit to Sudan in October. I hope to announce significant additional support for primary schools in the north and south in line with progress at the peace talks resuming early in the New Year.

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