Written question asked by Hilton Dawson (Labour) on Monday, 25 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 December 2002. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Monday, 2 December 2002 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to publish a country strategy paper on Sudan.

Answer: Mr. Dawson: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans she has to publish a country strategy paper on Sudan. [84051] Clare Short: The UK has not had a development programme in Sudan for some years because of the on- going conflict. However, in line with progress made towards peace, we are now planning for a possible development programme in Sudan, to be implemented when there is a comprehensive agreement. This will be supported by the appropriate strategy document, drawn up after full consultation. In the first instance, this document may not be a full Country Assistance Plan, but an interim strategy, which would develop as our programme develops.

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