Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which infrastructure projects in Burma receive support from her Department.

UK infrastructure funding in Burma mainly focuses on local interventions working with communities. This includes construction of rural health centres and schools, local roads, community centres, and improved water supplies.

DFID supports the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), which works through private sector partners to support the development of early stage private sector infrastructure projects. Details of Burma projects can be found at: www.pidg.org.

CDC group, which receives UK Aid investment, currently has 5 active investments in Burma, including in the financial services, communications services and IT sectors. Details can be found at: www.cdcgroup.com.

For all DFID investments in infrastructure, we ensure that thorough due diligence is undertaken.