HC Deb 29 July 1998 vol 317 c279W
14. Dr. Iddon

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the help her Department gives to Tanzania. [51333]

Clare Short

Our development assistance for Tanzania last year was £38 million. This included £25 million of support for debt relief, and support for projects in areas such as health, education and public administration. Yesterday, the Prime Minister announced a new £18 million commitment to work with the WHO to eradicate polio in East Africa which of course includes Tanzania. I plan to visit Tanzania next month and will be reviewing our strategy.

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