§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government are taking to facilitate the process of rehabilitation and reconstruction in Rwanda to ensure peace and stability in the region.
§ Mr. BaldryA co-ordinated international effort is needed to rehabilitate and reconstruct Rwanda. We have encouraged the IMF and IBRD to act quickly; missions have already visited. Britain was the first to support the UN programme for human rights monitors. We will play 429W an active part in regional meetings to promote peace and stability planned for early 1995.
§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what steps are being taken to provide bilateral humanitarian aid to(a) Rwanda and (b) to neighbouring countries which have been adversely affected by the influx of Rwandan refugees; and if he will make a statement.
(2) what measures he has initiated in order to assist the plight of the refugees who have fled Rwanda and who remain displaced within Rwanda.
§ Mr. BaldrySince the start of the crisis we have committed £60 million of humanitarian aid for Rwanda and for Rwandan refugees in neighbouring countries. We continue to monitor the situation closely and since May 1994 five separate assessment missions have visited the region.