New Clause 1 - Reduction in proverty: co-ordination within government
International Development Bill
4:30 pm
Dr Jenny Tonge (Richmond Park, Liberal Democrat)
The record must be put straight. The Soufriere volcano in Montserrat was erupting long before 1997, and that was the problem: it was an unpredictable and on-going event. In 1997, the arrangements for aid were in a mess. I know that because I went out there and saw it for myself.