§ 44. Mr. BowisTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs to what extent Britain is able to contribute humanitarian aid directly or indirectly to the communities of southern Sudan.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydIt is difficult for relief agencies to reach the needy in southern Sudan because of continued civil war. We provide emergency assistance through United Nations agencies and British non-governmental organisations as and when access to communities is available.
§ Mr. Robert BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what information he has on the current state of access for relief work being undertaken by representatives of the United Nations and non-governmental organisations in southern Sudan.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe continuing civil war in southern Sudan is severely impeding humanitarian aid efforts by the United Nations and non-governmental organisations; only small amounts are currently being delivered. We are pressing on all parties the need for humanitarian relief efforts to go ahead without interference.