HC Deb 22 April 1994 vol 241 cc701-2W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what indications there have been that the signatories have been more willing to allow unimpeded access for food and medical aid in Sudan following the Intergovernmental Authority on Drought. and Development talks in Nairobi; and what access there will be to the Nuba mountains for international relief organisations through Operation Lifeline Sudan.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

The United Nations has submitted proposals for access to 85 areas by air, 17 by road and four by river to the parties to the IGADD talks. The next scheduled talks are on 3 May.

In the Nuba mountains, Kadugli and Dillinge are now accessible to United Nations agencies. The United Nations has applied to the Government of Sudan for access to further areas.

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what has been the level of Operation Lifeline Sudan in each of the years in which it has been operating; what is the level that the United Nations sees as necessary for this year; and what has been pledged by donor nations;

(2) who are the donors to Operation Lifeline Sudan; and how much they each contribute.

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

We are seeking the information requested from the United Nations emergency units in Khartoum and Nairobi. I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as it is available.