Overseas Aid: Famine Relief Debate

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Monetary Policy Committee

Overseas Aid: Famine Relief

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Finance (No. 3) Bill
Wednesday 6th July 2011

(14 years, 3 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Is the Minister aware of the proportion given by neighbouring African countries, such as Nigeria and Zimbabwe, to the total needed to help prevent this famine continuing?

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My noble friend raises an important question. While we are world leaders, we are pressing Governments, not just from developed donor countries, but also from regional donor countries, to ensure that they are playing their part in responding to this crisis.

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