§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they are giving the same priority to psychosocial reconstruction as to material reconstruction in areas affected by ethnic cleansing in former Yugoslavia; and whether they will give examples of such longer-term rehabilitation.
§ Baroness Chalker of WallaseyProjects to alleviate mental illness due to war trauma have been supported by the ODA since the beginning of the conflict through various international and national non-governmental organisations (NGO's)—including Marie Stopes International (MSI) and their local partner Stope Nada— at a cost of over £1.35 million. We have also provided general medical support, including psychosocial services, through the World Health Organisation throughout the period of the conflict, at a cost of £ £15.9 million. Psychological rehabilitation for war victims is recognised as one of the health sector needs in the World Bank's three-year reconstruction plan for Bosnia, and the UK will be considering what contribution it may make in this sector in the coming months.