§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is his assessment of the number of people at risk from famine in Ethiopia and Sudan; how much British food aid has been made available; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. ChalkerThe World Food Programme estimates that in Ethiopia there are some 7.45 million people in need of food aid and in Sudan around 7.7 million. Since September 1990 the Government have committed a total of 60,300 tonnes of food aid to Ethiopia, and 35,550 tonnes to Sudan. A total of 35,300 tonnes will have been delivered to Ethiopia by the end of March and 15,550 tonnes to Sudan. The balance will be supplied over the coming months.