HC Deb 25 June 2002 vol 387 cc749-50W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assistance her Department has given the Nepalese Government to assist it in rebuilding facilities destroyed due to terrorist attacks by Maoist groups. [63477]

Clare Short

My Department has not provided assistance to the Nepalese Government to rebuild facilities destroyed by Maoists. My Department has, however, developed a programme of short-term support for people in conflict affected areas, and is working to reorientate the entire DFID programme towards conflict resolution.

Dr. Tonge

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what the estimated cost is of damage to UK-funded projects in Nepal due to terrorist attacks by Maoist groups. [63476]

Clare Short

Maoist insurgents in Nepal have not so far targeted UK development staff or project activities and, despite the worsening security situation throughout the country, UK funded-development assistance is continuing, albeit more slowly.