Written question asked by Lord Randall of Uxbridge (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 16 June 2004. It was answered by Gareth Thomas (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 June 2004 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Dept for International Development

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what aid his Department is giving to refugees and internally displaced persons in Serbia and Montenegro. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Randall: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what aid his Department is giving to refugees and internally displaced persons in Serbia and Montenegro. [178967] Mr. Gareth Thomas: My department is working with the authorities in Serbia and Montenegro to strengthen their capacity to deal effectively with the needs of refugees and Internally Displaced People. We are supporting the comprehensive Poverty Reduction Strategy, which explicitly addresses the needs of IDPs. In Kosovo we are working to create an environment that makes it easier for IDPs to return, strengthening essential public services and promoting growth and job creation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 422 c1012W; 178967
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Development aid Refugees Serbia Internally displaced people Montenegro
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