Written question asked by David Hamilton (Labour) on Wednesday, 24 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 December 2004. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Monday, 6 December 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 he has made available to offer psychological care to people affected by the war in Iraq.

Answer: David Hamilton: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what aid he has made available to offer psychological care to people affected by the war in Iraq. [200223] Hilary Benn: DFID's support for the health sector in Iraq, including psychosocial support, is being channelled through the multi-donor trust fund managed by the United Nations. UN work in this area will focus on the provision of technical assistance for the development of mental health and psychosocial support services at the primary level. DFID has made an initial contribution of £30 million to the UN managed trust fund.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 200223; 428 c284W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Armed conflict Development aid Iraq Mental health services Psychology Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk