§ 14. Ian LucasTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps she is taking to improve supply of clean water in Africa. [69885]
§ Clare ShortMy Department is working with Governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve the Millennium development goals for access to safe water in Africa. With all partners we seek to ensure that activities are sustainable and have a pro-poor focus. Expenditure on water in Africa was over £29 million last year.