Clegg: We’ll stand by Pakistan
By politics.co.uk staff
The deputy prime minister has pledged to stand by Pakistan as the extent of the damage done by flooding becomes clear.
Nick Clegg praised the generosity of the public, which had donated £33 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).
The government has pledged £60 million.
“The floods in Pakistan have been an almost unimaginable human catastrophe,” Mr Clegg said.
“People across Britain have led the way in their generosity to bring much-needed help to those affected by this terrible tragedy.
“Britain will stand by Pakistan in its hour of need.”
The deputy prime minister will use a visit to DEC headquarters in London to release further details of how the money will be spent, with plans in place to assist with shelter, clean water and healthcare in the Punjab and Sindh provinces in the south.
