§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent representations he has made to the Ethiopian Government to ensure that relief supplies destined for Eritrea are not impeded from reaching there.
§ Mr. RaisonWe are in regular contact with the Ethiopian authorities about the relief operations, and will continue to urge them to ensure that relief supplies reach victims of the famine in all areas, including Eritrea.
§ Mr. Cartwrightasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what proportion of the overseas aid from (a) the British Government and (b) the European Community is being directed to Eritrea.
§ Mr. RaisonThe relief aid being provided by the Government and the European Community to help victims of the famine in Ethiopia is not specifically directed to particular provinces, but is intended to help victims of the drought in Ethiopia wherever they may be.