§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has made to the Government of Tanzania regarding prison overcrowding in the country; and if she will make a statement. [84983]
§ Clare ShortDFID provides budgetary support to the Government of Tanzania's Poverty Reduction Strategy which this year increased resources for prisons, police, and the judiciary. Legal Sector Reform is a key priority of the Poverty Reduction Strategy and Denmark is the lead donor for this work. We are aware of concerns on lack of progress and DFID have been asked to participate in a joint donor and government appraisal early in 2003 to agree on next steps.