§ Mr. Campbell-SavoursTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he intends to allocate further funds to the Red Cross for further humanitarian aid workers in Iraq.
§ Mrs. ChalkerI announced on 17 October a Government contribution of £0.5 million to the British Red Cross Society for urgent medical supplies to be sent to Iraqi hospitals and clinics. This is part of the £44 million the Government have spent on aid for the Iraqi people since April. The British Red Cross Society has not requested further assistance, but we keep our aid policy to Iraq under review in close consultation with it.