Written question asked by John Wilkinson (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 UK development aid has been allocated to (a) Ecuador, (b) Peru and (c) Bolivia for financial year 2004-05.(Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Wilkinson: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what UK development aid has been allocated to (a) Ecuador, (b) Peru and (c) Bolivia for financial year 2004-05. [178974] Mr. Gareth Thomas: DFID has allocated £2.4million to Peru and £4.9million to Bolivia in 2004-05 as direct bilateral assistance. There is no allocation for Ecuador. DFID also provides assistance through its support to UK non-governmental organisations working in the region through the Civil Society Challenge Fund and Partnership Programme Agreements. In addition, DFID also spends about £170 million a year in these countries through its indirect share of multilateral concessional expenditure.

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