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Govt 'must spend Syria aid wisely'

Aid worker claims process needs assessing

Sending aid to Syria is a start, but more needs to be done with cash.

That's the view of a former member of government's International Development Committee.

The chief minister announced last week that a further million pounds of assistance will be sent to those fleeing the war torn country - however no refugees will be accepted in the Island.

Aid worker Claire Bader says relief spending targets aren't being met at present - and even if they were, the money has to be distributed effectively:

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