§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what aid the Government are 253W providing to the people of Montserrat in respect of damage caused by the recent volcano; and if she will make a statement. [1746]
§ Clare ShortSince July 1995, when volcanic activity in Montserrat began, we have committed £10.5 million of Emergency Aid to address the island's immediate needs,254W and over £12 million of Budgetary Aid to maintain essential government services. We have also spent £12.5 million in Development Aid.
In August 1996, a £25 million aid package was announced for the continued provision of public services and for infrastructural development of the north of the island where most of the population has had to relocate.