§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what progress has been made in providing sporting facilities in Montserrat. [1305]
§ Clare ShortWe have provisionally allocated a maximum of £72 million for Montserrat over the next five years, subject to our normal processes of resource allocation and review, in order to continue our work to restore the economic and social fabric of the island. This will bring our total assistance to Montserrat to some £207 million since the onset of the crisis. We have an on-going dialogue with the Government of Montserrat about their priorities for the use of these funds. This includes help for recreational facilities.