§ Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what mechanisms are in place to ensure that the aid Britain gives to Sudan reaches areas in the south and in the Nuba Mountains. [154905]
§ Clare ShortWe meet urgent humanitarian demands in Sudan wherever they arise. The mechanisms in place are the standard reporting and accountability procedures that are part of our funding agreements with international non-government organisations and United Nations agencies. Our officer at the British Embassy in Khartoum regularly monitors and reports on progress and the impact of assistance provided. DFID staff also regularly visit to monitor our support and assess humanitarian needs. In addition, the Embassy regularly presses the Government of Sudan for access to all areas of need by the organisations and UN agencies we support.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent discussions her Department has had with the(a) Department of Trade and Industry and (b) Foreign and Commonwealth Office concerning the role of UK companies' investment in Sudan. [155137]
§ Clare ShortWe have regular contacts with other Government Departments about the impact of investment on development in Sudan.
§ Mr. RoweTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much aid the Government gives to Sudan. [154904]
§ Clare ShortOur support to Sudan is designed to meet urgent humanitarian needs. A small proportion is also spent on support for civil society and on international and grass roots efforts to build peace.
In the last five years the UK has provided the following amounts of aid to Sudan:
£000 1995–96 5,996 1996–97 4,534 1997–98 5,677 1998–99 24,201 1999–2000 3,231