§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps he is taking to assist with the funding and deployment of human rights monitors to encourage the return of refugees to Rwanda.
§ Mr. BaldryWe have contributed £250,000 to the UN monitors fund and have also provided four four-wheel drive vehicles for the use of monitors in Rwanda. The EU is considering sending 50 monitors in support of UN activity. This is being pursued by the Commission.
§ Mr. Tom ClarkeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assistance the United Kingdom is providing to the Government of Rwanda in re-establishing and training the judiciary.
§ Mr. BaldryTogether with our EU partners we are considering what further assistance we can offer to Rwanda from EU funds. This might include help to restore their legal system, which we hope will also be a priority for the UN.