Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2003. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make a statement on the levels of food and medicines stockpiled by the coalition on the Iraqi border for Iraqi refugees and internally displaced people within Iraq.

Answer: Mrs. Spelman: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the levels of food and medicines stockpiled by the coalition on the Iraqi border for Iraqi refugees and internally displaced people within Iraq. [105106] Mr. Ingram: I have been asked to reply. United Kingdom forces will, where they are able, deliver emergency humanitarian assistance to the people of Iraq until the post-conflict security situation stabilises sufficiently for civilian agencies to deploy. The coalition has long recognised that this would be the case, and has made extensive preparations, including the purchase and pre-positioning of food, water, medicines and other supplies. Those supplies will be deployed as any humanitarian requirements arise, and on the advice of experts from the Department for International Development.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 105106; 402 c501-2W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Development aid Drugs Humanitarian aid Iraq Food Iraq conflict
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