§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
What assistance they have given this year through international and non-governmental channels to the victims of conflict in Sri Lanka. [HL2655]
§ Baroness AmosThe conflict in Sri Lanka, which has escalated recently, has been ongoing for many years. DFID has been providing assistance to nongovernmental and international organisations which provide relief and rehabilitation directly to those affected. In 1999–2000 almost £3.5 million was channelled through Save the Children, OXFAM, UNICEF, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and Marie Stopes International. We expect to provide at least a similar amount this year.