§ John BarrettTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development what reports he has received on food security in Tanzania; and if he will make a statement. [136620]
§ Hilary BennThe Government of Tanzania has submitted reports to development partners on food security and the distribution of around 16,000 MT of subsidised food from their Strategic Grain Reserve. I have been receiving further updates on the situation from the DFID office in Dar es Salaam. WFP approved an Emergency Operation on 20 October to provide additional assistance to drought affected persons. DFID is considering its response to this appeal.