§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what direct Government assistance has been provided to Russia since 1 December 1999. [106431]
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§ Clare ShortInformation is not available on the form requested. My Department is responsible for most British Government assistance to Russia. DFID expects to spend around £28 million on bilateral assistance to Russia in the current financial year. Between 1 December and 20 January, DFID approved a total of £4.4 million for new projects; this includes a contribution of £0.89 million to the UN for humanitarian assistance to those displaced by the conflict in Chechnya. Other Government Departments including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Ministry of Defence and the Department for Trade and Industry have smaller programmes of co-operation with Russia. In addition, we provide significant assistance to Russia through the multilateral agencies, especially the EU Tacis programme.
§ Mr. StreeterTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what funds from the know-how fund are allocated to Russia. [106432]
§ Clare ShortWe expect to spend around £28 million on bilateral assistance to Russia in the current financial year.