§ Lord Morris of Manchesterasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether, in the light of delays in constructing the airport and seaport in Montserrat, they will provide the additional funds needed to maintain the level of budgetary aid until 2005. [HL5097]
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Baroness Amos)Subject to our normal processes of resource allocation and review, we plan to make available over £47 million for Montserrat during the period 2002–03 to 2005–06. This includes provision for airport development and improving port facilities. Budgetary aid levels are agreed jointly with the Montserrat Government on an annual basis, taking account of essential needs and the level of total available resources.