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Written question asked by Chris Law (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 17 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 July 2019. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Chagossians: Expenditure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much of the £40 million fund for Chagossians has been allocated to date by his Department; for what purposes that money has been allocated; and how much of that spending has been classified as Official Development Assistance.

Answer

DFID was allocated £20 million to develop a support package for Chagossians living in Mauritius, which is eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA).

The support package will be used to address the most pressing needs of Chagossians in terms of access to adequate healthcare and to improved education, including language training, and employment opportunities.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
278525
Session
2017-19
Related items
Chagossians: Resettlement
Monday, 9 September 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Expenditure Chagossians
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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