Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Monday, 31 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 April 2003. It was answered by Clare Short (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2003 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 humanitarian situation in Basra, Iraq.

Answer: Mrs. Spelman: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the humanitarian situation in Basra, Iraq. [106958] Clare Short: Our daily published reports on the humanitarian situation in Iraq have reported regularly on the situation in Basra and the problems with water supplies. The World Health Organisation, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and others are very concerned about the possible health impact of ongoing water supply problems in Basra. We share these concerns. The ICRC are working to try to maintain and improve supplies.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 106958; 402 c806W;402 c807W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Development aid International assistance Humanitarian aid Iraq Water supply Basra
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk