HC Deb 20 July 2004 vol 424 c238W
Mr. Jim Cunningham

To ask the Prime Minister what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on tackling the situation in Sudan. [184467]

The Prime Minister

I regularly discuss all aspects of foreign policy, including Sudan, with the Foreign Secretary. My right hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for International Development, also visited Sudan, including Darfur, between 6 and 8 June to assess the situation.

The UK is fully engaged in Darfur and we have held discussions with our UN, US and EU partners. We have made very clear to the Sudanese Government that they must now take significant steps to improve the security situation and humanitarian access. We have also allocated over £62 million for humanitarian assistance in Darfur.