HC Deb 14 January 1985 vol 71 c40W
63. Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement about aid to Ethiopia.

Mr. Raison

In response to the worsening famine our assistance has been concentrated on emergency relief. The cost of our help for Ethiopia over the two-year period ending last October was £15.5 million. Of this £7.8 million was contributed through the European Community. Since then we have committed about £14 million which will benefit directly those suffering from the drought in Ethiopia. Of this £3.7 million is going through the Community.

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