§ 9. Ms SquireTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much her Department is spending on overseas development assistance to Russia. [157651]
§ Clare ShortWe spent £26 million on aid to Russia in 2000–01 and expect our programme to continue at this level. We contribute a further £12 million through the EC Tacis programme.
Our new country strategy will focus our work on support for the Government's economic and social reform programme which is crucial for the reduction of poverty in Russia.