Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 31 October 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 November 2003. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 2003 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions (a) he, (b) members of his Department and (c) other representatives of the United Kingdom government have had with non-governmental organisations since the beginning of October concerning the humanitarian situation in West Darfur in Sudan; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what discussions (a) he, (b) members of his Department and (c) other representatives of the United Kingdom government have had with non-governmental organisations since the beginning of October concerning the humanitarian situation in West Darfur in Sudan; and if he will make a statement. [136642] Hilary Benn: The British Embassy in Khartoum, which includes DFID staff, continues to liaise closely with non-governmental organisations operational throughout Darfur--including those in West Darfur, such as Medair. DFID staff in London have also been in contact with non-governmental organisations working in this region. The situation in West Darfur, as across the region, is of paramount concern to the international community. We continue to support the work of key humanitarian agencies throughout the region--including UN, Red Cross and NGOs--and to raise the issue of access and security for humanitarian workers throughout Darfur with the Government of Sudan.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 136642; 413 c61W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: International assistance Humanitarian aid Sudan Darfur Non-governmental organisations
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk