§ Mr. SarwarTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what is the total level of aid planned to be paid to Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1998–99(a) directly and (b) via other agencies; and if she will make a statement. [20745]
§ Mr. FoulkesOur provisional plans are to spend £5 million from bilateral aid funds in Bosnia in 1998–99.
My Department's contributions to multilateral aid agencies for the coming year are not yet confirmed. Allocations are reported after expenditure.
The expenditure for 1997–98 is expected to be £18.75 million which includes £17 million of emergency aid.