HC Deb 03 May 1978 vol 949 cc123-4W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Minister of Overseas Development what response will be made by the United Kingdom to the appeal by the United Nations High Commission for Refugees for $12 million assistance to refugees and displaced persons following the conflict in the Horn of Africa.

Mrs. Hart

I have agreed to provide £750,000 towards the recent appeal by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees for relief assistance in Somalia, Ethiopia and Jibuti; and £100,000 towards an interim appeal from the International Red Cross. I have also made £25,000 available to help meet the costs of transport of material relief provided by British voluntary agencies.