§ Mr. MaddenTo ask the Prime Minister who approved the Government's £10 million contribution to the Red Cross appeal for the Kurds; when such approval was given; from which departmental budget the donation came; what proportion of the Government's donation will be allocated to relieve hardship of Kurds and Shias in Iraq and Iran; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterI announced the Government's decision to contribute £10 million to the "Simple Truth" refugee appeal in my reply to the hon. Member for Cynon Valley (Mrs. Clwyd) on 29 April at column31. This addition to the overseas aid programme will provide relief to all Iraqi refugees, not just Kurds.