§ Mr. McNultyTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on assistance given by her Department for elections in Indonesia. [63388]
§ Clare ShortIndonesia is planning to hold Parliamentary Elections next year. Elections that are free, fair and inclusive will be essential in helping restore political and economic stability and in reversing the recent increase in poverty. We shall work towards this end with the United Nations Development Programme, which has been asked to co-ordinate donor assistance. We shall contribute up to £1 million—some of it immediately—linked to satisfactory progress with preparations for the elections.