HC Deb 12 November 1990 vol 180 cc51-2W
42. Mr. Kirkwood

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he has any plans to increase aid to Cambodia; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Chalker

The Government are supporting the humanitarian activities of British non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies, which are helping displaced persons within Cambodia. We are ready to consider with other donors how Cambodia's need for help with repatriation, reconstruction and development might best be met in the context of a comprehensive political settlement.

Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs under what circumstances Her Majesty's Government will fund development programmes in Cambodia.

Mrs. Chalker

The Government are ready to consider with other donors, initially in a reconvened Paris international conference on Cambodia, how refugee repatriation, development and reconstruction needs might best be met when a comprehensive political settlement is implemented.

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