§ Dame Judith Hartasked the Lord Privy Seal what assistance he is making avail-able from his disaster unit to Jamaica, following the very serious floods there.
§ Mr. Neil MartenThe disaster unit has helped to co-ordinate a British response. Two consignments of urgently needed medical supplies have already been flown out. In addition, at the request of the Jamaican Government, a Ministry of Defence aircraft from the United Kingdom stopped over in Belize, collected British services personnel with vital equipment and then transported them to the flood-hit areas. It is expected they will remain in Jamaica for some 10 days to provide urgent assistance. The total cost to the disaster unit will amount to some £35,000. The disaster unit is ready to consider any further requests for immediate help which may be required.