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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 3 June 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 (named day). It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 June 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


India: Overseas Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what information she holds on whether any aid offered from the UK is being used to assist people suffering in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from extreme heat and drought.

Answer

Although we continue to monitor the situation, UK aid is not currently being used to assist people in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana following extreme heat and drought conditions in these states. No request for assistance has been made by the Indian Government.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1031
Session
2015-16
Subjects
Development aid Droughts India Temperature
Link
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