Britain to send food aid
2005-09-04 18:18
London - Britain was to send 500 000 military ration packs to the southern United States regions devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the ministry of defence said on Sunday.
The armed forces meal boxes - which include a 24-hour food supply - will be flown to the US early on Monday to help feed the homeless.
Defence secretary John Reid said: "No one could help but be moved by the pictures of devastation to New Orleans and the surrounding areas and the plight of those affected.
"The ministry of defence will do everything it can to support the US recovery efforts following the effects of Hurricane Katrina."
On Friday, Prime Minister Tony Blair said Britain was ready to help the United States "in any way that we can".
- AFP