HL Deb 29 June 1999 vol 603 c20WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Secretary of State for International Development is in touch with the Russian Minister for Emergencies, Mr. Shygo. [HL3199]

Baroness Amos

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has met with the Russian Minister for Emergencies.

The Department for International Development contributed a total of £1.4 million to two Red Cross appeals for humanitarian assistance to Russia during last winter.