HC Deb 08 February 1985 vol 72 c700W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Prime Minister what response is to be made by Her Majesty's Government to the request of 4 February by the Relief Society of Tigre for international action on the present famine by way of a massive escalation of emergency aid, including food and transport.

The Prime Minister

The Government will continue to provide substantial relief directly and through voluntary agencies to all parts of Ethiopia and to encourage international action to this end.