§ The Earl of Sandwichasked Her Majesty's Government:
What assistance they are giving to the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development secretariat for the peace process in Sudan; and when they intend to review that assistance. [HL4051]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Scotland of Asthal)We have given financial and diplomatic assistance to the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development secretariat in order to try to encourage a sustained and accelerated negotiation.
Peace in the Sudan remains a priority. We are constantly looking at ways in which we might be able further to assist progress towards a comprehensive settlement.