HC Deb 08 May 1985 vol 78 c428W
Mr. Tony Lloyd

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how much food aid has been promised by the European Communities and the United Kingdom to Ethiopia and Sudan for 1985; and how much has been delivered so far in the current year.

Mr. Raison

The figures are as follows:

Tonnes of wheat or wheat equivalent
Ethiopia Sudan
1. European Community
Commitments 200,000 94,000
Deliveries* 70,000 29,400
2. United Kingdom
Commitments 15,000 45,000
Deliveries 15,000 †10,000

Notes:

* Includes deliveries from commitments made in 1984 and 1985.

†The remaining 35,000 tonnes will reach Sudan during May.