§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what aid has been given by Her Majesty's Government to Saharawi refugees in the past years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenHer Majesty's Government have given no direct aid to refugees living in camps in western Algeria. They receive assistance from European Community funds and from multilateral aid agencies to which we contribute; British non-governmental organisations also have aid programmes for these refugees.