HL Deb 22 February 1999 vol 597 cc99-100WA
Baroness Rawlings

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What grants they have awarded to each international agency and non-governmental organisation involved in the relief effort in Kosovo. [HL1113]

Baroness Amos

We have committed £3 million towards humanitarian assistance in Kosovo. We have so far made grants of £2,507,000 to the following:

  • £1 million to the UNHCR.
  • £750,000 to the International Committee of the Red Cross for medical care and protection.
  • £240,000 to Oxfam for winter shelter for displaced persons and refugees.
  • £201,000 to CARE International for winter clothing and stoves.
  • £240,000 to Medecins sans Frontiêres for essential medical care.£76,000 to International Medical Corps for the operation of mobile clinics.