Angus Robertson: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what types of assistance have been given to theglobal conflict prevention pool since its inception in 2001 for the specific purpose of tackling the causes of the conflict inNepal; if his Department will continue assistance to foster a democratic Nepalese state following the actions of King Gyanendrasince 1 February 2004; and if he will make a statement. [214728]Mr. Alexander: The global conflict pool has funded many activities aimed at tackling the underlying causes of conflict in Nepal.These causes include poverty, social injustice, corruption and human rights violations. We have funded the following activities toaddress them: Rural infrastructure programmes 2002-03 Food support to communities in Maoist areas 2003-04 Support for civilian humanrights initiatives 2003-04 Police reform 2003-04 Human rights advisor 2003-04 Assistance to the ICRC programme 2004-05 Support tothe Government peace unit 2004-05 Political and conflict analysis 2004-05My right hon. Friend the Minister of State for Defence (Mr. Ingram) notified Parliament of the withdrawal of our proposed package ofmilitary assistance to Nepal on 21 February 2005, Official Report, columns 252-53W. In his reply to my right hon. Friend theMember for Birmingham, Ladywood (Clare Short) on Nepal he stated: "In light of the recent events in Nepal, the Government hasdecided to withdraw the minute relating to the gift of military equipment rending a full review of our policy with regard to theprovision of military assistance and equipment to Nepal".We remain deeply concerned by the King's assumption of power on 1 February 2005. Such is the level of our concern that on14 February the Foreign Secretary temporarily recalled our ambassador in Nepal for consultations. We will continue to work tosecure a peaceful, durable and democratic resolution to the conflict. I have already made a statement calling for the immediaterestitution of multi-party democracy. A copy of my statement is available on the FCO websitewww.fco.gov.uk/policy/news/press-releases.