Baghdad Museum (Hansard, 18 July 2003)

HC Deb 18 July 2003 vol 409 c868W 868W

§ Mr. Dalyell
To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development what aid the Department is giving towards the refurbishment of Baghdad Museum and its Sumerian collection. [118591]

§ Hilary Benn
The Department for International Development is not giving any assistance towards the refurbishment of Baghdad Museum. DFID's assistance to Iraq is concentrated on supporting the reconstruction efforts and humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people. DFID has committed just over £177 million to Iraq in 2003–04.