HC Deb 21 May 1997 vol 294 cc93-4W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what measures are planned by Her Majesty's Government to assist the earthquake victims in Iran.[741]

Clare Short

We have already provided £212,441 of emergency aid for the local purchase of relief items by the Iranian Red Crescent Society and the costs of an Oxfam consignment to the affected region. We are continuing to monitor the situation and relief effort and remain ready to provide further help.

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