§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what contingency plans she has made to deal with the consequences of the elections in Zimbabwe. [43664]
§ Hilary BennWe are very concerned about the future for ordinary Zimbabweans. The election outcome is likely to accelerate poverty and hunger. The UK is working with key stakeholders and the international community to urge policy changes on the part of the Zimbabwe Government to halt the catastrophic decline in agriculture, the economy, and social services. In parallel, we continue to provide humanitarian assistance for the vulnerable, and to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic that affects one in three adults in Zimbabwe.