Press Release
14 May 2008
UK Government to give £1 million for China earthquake relief
The UK Government will give £1 million towards the relief effort for
the earthquake in China, the International Development Secretary Douglas
Alexander announced today.
Douglas Alexander said:
"In response to Chinese requests for international assistance for the
earthquake relief effort, the UK Government is today committing up to £1
million.
"The Prime Minister has written to Premier Wen of China offering his support
and condolences for the terrible loss of life and devastation caused by this
week's earthquake. We are concerned for the UK nationals as yet unaccounted for
and grateful to the Chinese authorities for their assistance."
The Department for International Development (DFID) is now in urgent
discussions with the Chinese authorities about the assistance that will be most
useful.
Australia and several EU member states have also offered assistance.
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