HL Deb 09 June 1992 vol 537 c79WA
Lord Swinfen

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What response they have made to the UNHCR appeal for assistance to refugees in Kenya and what aid they are providing for drought stricken areas of Kenya.

The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Chalker of Wallasey)

On 5th June I announced a pledge of £1 million to the UNHCR appeal. A further £l million is being given to WFP and CARE to help supply, transport, distribute and monitor food for 500,000 Kenyans in the most seriously affected districts of northern Kenya.