HC Deb 31 October 1996 vol 284 c218W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what has been the total aid given to Montserrat in the current year; and if he will make a statement. [86]

Dr. Liam Fox

As at 30 September, total aid expenditure in Montserrat since 1 January 1996 has amounted to £7.75 million, comprising £2.8 million in emergency aid, £2.75 million in budgetary assistance, and £2.2 million in development aid.

Ms Short

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what relief aid the United Kingdom Government have provided following the volcanic eruptions in Montserrat. [664]

Dr. Fox

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Islington, North (Mr. Corbyn) on 17 October, columns1118–9.