§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what is the current position with regard to the supply of humanitarian aid to Angola; which British-based relief organisations are working there; and if they are able to continue their work with reasonable security.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydWe have now allocated almost £20 million of humanitarian aid to Angola since the United Nations international appeal in June 1993. This includes our share of comparable EC aid. Several British based non-governmental organisations—NGOs—including Save the Children Fund, CARE, CAFOD, Christian Aid, Concern and OXFAM are active in Angola and doing a very good job. We are providing £2 million of our assistance through NGOs. In spite of continued fighting in some parts of Angola, the NGOs are expanding their operations in relative safety. We are monitoring the situation closely.