§ John RobertsonTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent discussions she has had on the humanitarian situation in Zambia. [89046]
§ Clare ShortThe humanitarian crisis in Southern Africa was discussed at the 18 November meeting of the EU Council of Ministers. I have written to my counterparts in OECD countries urging them to give greater support to help relieve the humanitarian crisis in Zambia. The situation in Zambia is extremely serious with about 3 million people in need of assistance. The94W UK has provided over £14 million of assistance in response to the humanitarian crisis in Zambia since September 2001.