Ethiopia (Hansard, 5 February 1991)

HC Deb 05 February 1991 vol 185 c75W 75W

§ Mr. Spearing
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proportion of the £8.75 million announced in Addis Ababa by the Minister for Overseas Development on 29 January last is to be paid from sums allocated to the year 1990–91 and for 1991–92, respectively.

§ Mrs. Chalker
Of the £8.75 million new humanitarian aid for Ethiopia announced by the Minister for Overseas Development on 29 January 1991, £3.75 million is available immediately. Orders for the remaining £5 million food aid placed shortly will be for delivery and payment in 1991–92.