§ Mrs. ClwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has received any requests from Governments in Africa, or aid agencies, or the EC, for military assistance in distributing famine relief in Africa; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mrs. ChalkerWe receive occasional suggestions for the RAF to help in distributing famine relief. We consider each request as appropriate, bearing in mind the need to make the most cost effective use of resources in responding to specific needs.