§ 60. Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent discussions he has had with the Government of Pakistan about the Afghan refugee problem; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. EggarDuring his visit to Pakistan in April my right hon. and learned Friend listened to representations from Afghan refugees and discussed the matter with the Pakistan Government. We remain in contact.
The continuing flow of refugees into Pakistan poses real problems and my hon. Friend the Minister for overseas Development announced in Pakistan last week a further grant of £3.5 million to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees for refugee programmes in Pakistan.