§ 26. Brian WhiteTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what assistance her Department has recently given to Somalia. [46066]
§ Clare ShortMy Department continues to provide humanitarian assistance to Somalia in response to International Agency appeals and in support of NGO initiatives. We have provided over £3 million of assistance in the past year.
The pursuit of a lasting peace agreement in Somalia remains a priority. We, with the international community, continue to support regional and national efforts to promote dialogue and political reconciliation in Somalia.