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Russia: Humanitarian Assistance

Volume 603: debated on Tuesday 29 June 1999

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asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Secretary of State for International Development is in touch with the Russian Minister for Emergencies, Mr. Shygo. [HL3199]

My right honourable friend the Secretary of State for International Development has met with the Russian Minister for Emergencies.The Department for International Development contributed a total of £1.4 million to two Red Cross appeals for humanitarian assistance to Russia during last winter.