To ask the Minister of State, Department for International Development what response he will make to the United Nations Development Programme appeal of 19 May following the destruction caused by cyclone Manou in eastern Madagascar. [115737]

Our assessment of the situation in eastern Madagascar is that while the cyclone was serious, the national structures in place are currently proving sufficient in providing appropriate assistance. We continue to monitor the situation closely.Relief to Madagascar is presently being provided by a number of donors including the UN agencies of UNICEF, WFP and OCHA, which the UK supports through its Institutional Strategic Partnership programme.Should the situation worsen, or continue for any length of time, DFID would then consider providing further support to the response.