§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much money the United Nations has calculated is necessary to meet current humanitarian needs in Angola; how much has been offered in response to the appeal; and how much the British Government have offered. [96081]
§ Clare ShortThe resumption of fighting in December 1989 in Angola has led to a significant increase in the number of internally displaced and war-affected people. The original requirement of the 1999 UN Appeal for Angola, US$66,665,852, has been revised upwards to US$110,840,321 as the levels of humanitarian need became apparent. As of October 1999, total funds available amounted to US$82,127,986. The UK has committed £1.7 million through UN agencies towards the 1999 UN Appeal and we are also providing some £3.75 million for food aid through WFP. We have also committed a further £1.8 million through international Non Governmental Organisations and the International Committee for the Red Cross in 1999.
§ Mr. WorthingtonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many people in Angola are calculated to be in need of humanitarian help; and how many people current humanitarian services are reaching. [96082]
§ Clare ShortThe number of internally displaced and people affected by the conflict in Angola has increased significantly since the resumption of fighting in December 1998. According to the United Nations, there are approximately two million people in need of humanitarian relief. In addition the UN estimate that there are three million people living in areas that are inaccessible and whose condition therefore cannot be assessed.
In October, the World Food Programme distributed food aid to a total of 1.12 million people.