HL Deb 27 February 1998 vol 586 c118WA
The Earl of Sandwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they are satisfied with the United Nations' report on the implementation of the oil-for-food programme in Iraq; and whether they have made any independent assessment. [HL705]

Baroness Symons of Vernham Dean

We welcome the Secretary-General's report on the implementation of oil-for-food. His recommendations to improve and enhance the oil-for-food arrangements were embodied in Security Council Resolution 1153, adopted on 20 February, which was drafted by the UK.

The UK has been at the forefront of provisions to help the Iraqi people. We have consistently co-sponsored oil-for-food resolutions.

We have also provided £94 million in humanitarian aid since 1991, making us the second largest donor country.

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