Written question asked by Earl of Sandwich (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 May 2001. It was answered by Baroness Amos (Labour) on Thursday, 10 May 2001.

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Amos, Baroness

Question

Whether they can confirm Red Cross reports of famine or severe malnutrition in Katanga province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC); and what assistance they are providing to those affected there and in other areas of the DRC outside government control. [HL 2102] - Inc figures.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

624 c403WA; HL 2102

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Humanitarian aid Food supply Poverty EU aid Democratic Republic of the Congo

Contains statistics

Yes