§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on food security in southern Sudan for the next six months. [11159]
§ Clare ShortIt is harvest time now in southern Sudan. Present indications for the next six months throughout most of the area look better than in some previous years. We will continue to monitor needs and respond accordingly.
§ Dr. TongeTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what plans she has to visit southern Sudan. [11158]
§ Clare ShortI am considering a visit to Sudan if it will help encourage progress towards peace.