§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much aid the UK Government will send to El Salvador following the recent earthquake; and how this money will be spent. [147371]
§ Mr. McGradyTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps will be taken to provide additional foreign aid to El Salvador following the recent earthquake in that region; and if she will make a statement. [147582]
§ Mr. MullinThe Department for International Development has contributed some £1.3 million for the purchase and distribution of vital emergency shelter, water and sanitation and medical supplies to those affected by the earthquake in El Salvador. This support is being channelled through the UN, Red Cross and a number of NGOs.
The table summarises the funding allocation and the type of assistance provided.
Organisation Type of assistance Amount (£) UNOCHA Co-ordination 35,000 PAHO Health 300,000 IFRC Shelter, food, health, water and sanitation 100,000 Oxfam Water and sanitation 300,000 Care IDP support 138,900 Christian Aid Emergency shelter 100,000 Plan International IDP support 50,000 Save the Children UK Public health, non-food, education 200,000 SCIAF Emergency shelter 100,000 Total 1,323,900