§ 37. Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has for increasing aid in the current and next financial year to the West Bank and Gaza Strip; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Chris PattenWe aim to increase our bilateral programme to the West Bank and Gaza to over £1 million this year. Our contribution to the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees rose to £5.25 million last year and has been increased to £5.5 million this year; in addition we are providing £0.25 million for a special study of housing.