§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what representations she has made to UNESCO regarding the fate of the Kalahari. [43660]
§ Hilary BennMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for International Development has not made any representations to UNESCO about the Kalahari. UNESCO has a strong interest in supporting San communities across Southern Africa, and DFID has co-operated with UNESCO in supporting the South African San institute.
§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how much overseas aid is provided to the Kalahari bushmen. [43661]
§ Hilary BennThe UK provides no assistance directly to the Kalahari bushmen. In the financial year 2000–01 the Department for International Development provided about £2 million to Botswana, for activities in education, governance, health and livelihoods creation.