§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on the means by which her strategy paper for Montserrat aims to improve the quality of life of those inhabitants living by an active volcano. [145853]
§ Mr. FoulkesI refer the hon. Lady to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Plymouth, Sutton (Mrs. Gilroy) on 10 January 2001,Official Report, columns 1061–62.
The Government of Montserrat/DFID Country Policy Plan sets out how our assistance has already helped and will continue to help with sustained economic and social recovery in the north of the island. All the essential facilities for normal life (utilities, road, health, education, housing) are now in place. The volcano, however, continues to pose a threat to the south of the island.