HC Deb 17 April 2002 vol 383 c985W
9. Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make a statement on aid to Tanzania. [46048]

Clare Short

We work with the Government of Tanzania to promote growth and reduce poverty. Britain is one of Tanzania's major development partners. Our bilateral assistance programme stands at £80 million for 2002–03. This goes towards strengthening economic and political governance, improving public services including health and education, and helping to provide key infrastructure such as water and roads in rural areas.

12. Tony Baldry

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development if she will make statement on her policy on aid to Tanzania. [46051]

Clare Short

DFID works with the Government of Tanzania to promote growth and reduce poverty. Britain is one of Tanzania's major development partners. Our bilateral assistance programme stands at £80 million for 2002–03. This goes towards strengthening economic and political governance, improving public services including health and education, and helping to provide key infrastructure such as water and roads in rural areas.

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