"uri","answering body","answer > is ministerial correction","answer > date of answer","answer > answer text","answer > answering member printed","answer > question first answered","answer > uri","answer > answering member > label","answering dept id","answering dept short name","answering dept sort name","date","hansard heading","house id","legislature > pref label","question text","registered interest","tabling member > label","tabling member printed","uin" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126690","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-29","

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is critical to UK international development and global health security objectives. The UK is WHO’s third largest funder and a key advocate for continued WHO reform and impact at country level. The UK’s annual contribution to the World Health Organisation averages at £100 million.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-29T15:38:00.1Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126690/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-14","World Health Organization: Finance","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government how much they contribute financially, annually, to the World Health Organisation.","false","Biography information for Lord Blencathra","Lord Blencathra","HL15707" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126994","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-29","

The UK Government’s approach to tackling modern slavery and trafficking in Pakistan is to reduce the permissive environment through community-based activities, and to strengthen the legislative framework for more effective prevention and control. Our programmes do not directly target specific sub groups of marginalised people eg; Christian women, but we do target marginalised communities from a range of disadvantaged backgrounds, including Christian women who are at risk of this terrible practice.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-29T15:41:03.74Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126994/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-15","Pakistan: Human Trafficking","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their assessment in the Department for International Development's Pakistan Report 2018 that there is a "significant modern slavery problem amongst the poor, minorities, women and children" in Pakistan and their policy to provide assistance to "target the poorest and most vulnerable", what steps they are taking to provide direct support to Christian women reportedly being trafficked to China as brides.","false","Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool","Lord Alton of Liverpool","HL15755" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126995","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-29","

The AAWAZ II Programme will address a range of modern slavery issues, including child labour and forced and early marriage. An assessment of the programme’s effectiveness in addressing modern slavery has not yet been carried out as a range of activities are still under design. Once all baselines have been established the programme will be tracking progress through annual reviews and its monitoring and evaluation framework.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-29T15:48:43.327Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126995/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-15","Pakistan: Human Trafficking","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to reports of a rise in number of Pakistani Christian girls being targeted by traffickers for exploitation in China, what assessment they have made of how the AAWAZ II Programme is (1) working effectively to minimise this trafficking stream, especially within the Punjab region, and (2) measuring its efficacy in reducing the prevalence of such trafficking within this targeted population group.","false","Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool","Lord Alton of Liverpool","HL15756" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126999","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-29","

In 2017 (the most recent year for which statistics are available), The Gambia received £41.3 million from the UK aid budget, including £15.5 million of bilateral assistance and £25.8 million of UK attributed multilateral aid. The greatest focus of bilateral spending was on the health sector, with the largest share (£14m) spent through the Medical Research Council’s research facility in the country.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-29T15:49:30.623Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1126999/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-15","The Gambia: Overseas Aid","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government how much Official Development Assistance (ODA) is spent in The Gambia; and how that ODA is spent in that country.","false","Biography information for Lord German","Lord German","HL15760" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127248","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-30","

The UK supports a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the UK Government believe that the only way to achieve a lasting solution for refugees is a negotiated solution to the conflict.

In the interim, the UK is a leading donor to UNRWA and will provide up to £80m over the next two years. This will help to provide essential services, including healthcare and education, for millions of Palestinian refugees living in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Gaza and the West Bank.

The Government has also acted to ensure the long-term sustainability of the UN system in general by supporting the Secretary General’s reform agenda, including the Funding Compact which is being discussed at ECOSOC in New York in late May.

The UK is committed to getting the best value for the UK taxpayers’ money in our aid programmes. We work closely with our UN partners to ensure programmes deliver the best development outcomes and value for money.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-30T12:52:46.573Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127248/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-16","UNRWA: Finance","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to ensure that aid programmes of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the UN system in general have long-term sustainability.","false","Biography information for Lord Judd","Lord Judd","HL15801" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127261","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-30","

The Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for Pneumococcal Vaccines is a dynamic financing instrument of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Its objective is to reduce deaths from severe pneumonia by reducing the cost of the pneumococcal vaccine. The AMC does this by incentivising vaccine manufacturers and generating greater competition by encouraging additional manufacturers to the market. So far, 114 million children have been vaccinated with AMC-supported pneumococcal vaccines, saving 762,000 lives.

DFID has committed $485 million to AMC from 2010 until 2020. The AMC has consistently delivered and performs very strongly. It scored an A+ in its last Annual Review. The current end date is scheduled for December 2020. DFID are currently reviewing vaccine demand projections and in discussions with other stakeholders whether an extension is required in order to attract new manufacturers and generate wider benefits. This review is in line with our approach to maximise effectiveness and ensure good value for money.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-30T12:54:28.227Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127261/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-16","Pneumococcal Diseases: Vaccination","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend their engagement with the Advanced Market Commitment beyond the pilot for pneumococcal vaccine, run via Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.","false","Biography information for Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","HL15814" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127262","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-30","

The Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for Pneumococcal Vaccines is a dynamic financing instrument of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Its objective is to reduce deaths from severe pneumonia by reducing the cost of the pneumococcal vaccine. The AMC does this by incentivising vaccine manufacturers and generating greater competition by encouraging additional manufacturers to the market. So far, 114 million children have been vaccinated with AMC-supported pneumococcal vaccines, saving 762,000 lives.

The expected total funding for DFID’s contribution to AMC is $485 million from 2010 until the programme completes in 2020. To date, the UK have made no new financial commitments for AMC beyond completion of the programme in 2020. As part of the planning process for the next phase for Gavi, the UK and other stakeholders are exploring all innovative financing options which can improve global immunisation in poor countries.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-30T12:54:48.77Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127262/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-16","Pneumococcal Diseases: Vaccination","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government what financial commitment they intend to make to the Advanced Market Commitment pilot for pneumococcal vaccine beyond 2020; and what estimate they have made of the expected total funding.","false","Biography information for Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","HL15815" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127263","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-30","

The Advance Market Commitment (AMC) for Pneumococcal Vaccines (PCV) incentivises vaccine manufacturers and generates competition by encouraging additional manufacturers to the market. So far, 114 million children have been vaccinated with AMC-supported pneumococcal vaccines, saving 762,000 lives.

The UK assess AMC to be an effective and efficient mechanism to improve vaccine coverage at a lower cost. It scored an A+ in its last annual review. In March 2019, Pfizer reduced the price of PCV for 73 developing countries from US$3.30 in 2017 to US$2.90 per dose. This further reduction is estimated to save Gavi and developing country governments up to US$ 4.1 million.

An independent 2015 evaluation identified AMC’s supply arrangements as a critical factor in encouraging vaccine manufacturers to expand their capacity to produce safe, effective vaccines. As part of the planning process for the next phase for Gavi, the UK and other stakeholders are exploring all innovative financing options which can improve global immunisation in poor countries.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-30T12:55:11.227Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127263/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-16","Pneumococcal Diseases: Vaccination","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the Advanced Market Commitment for pneumococcal vaccines; and whether it should be continued.","false","Biography information for Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","HL15816" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127264","Department for International Development","false","2019-05-30","

The International Financing Facility for Immunisation (IFFIm) was launched in 2006. IFFIm’s frontloading capability for vaccine funding has allowed more than 80 million children to be immunised ahead of time, without having to wait until Gavi has received pledged donor grants.

Subject to continued strong performance, the UK will fund IFFIm until 2029. More broadly, the UK recognises the important role of innovative financing mechanisms for vaccine delivery. In our role as hosts of the 2020 Gavi Replenishment, we will encourage discussions with other donors and other stakeholders on ways to expand innovative financing to vaccinate children in poor countries.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-05-30T13:03:56.897Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127264/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-16","International Finance Facility for Immunisation","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will commit to supporting the International Finance Facility for Immunisation in the next funding period.","false","Biography information for Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","Lord Stevenson of Balmacara","HL15817" "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127414","Department for International Development","false","2019-06-03","

Limited availability of official data from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) makes comprehensive analysis of the situation difficult. DFID is currently the fourth largest donor to the World Food Programme (WFP). DFID provides both multi-year core funding (£40 million a year) and non-core funding. WFP can use these resources to respond rapidly to food insecurity where needs are greatest. DFID continues to track and monitor humanitarian risks around the globe.

","Baroness Sugg","2019-06-03T14:55:16.357Z","http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1127414/answer","Biography information for Baroness Sugg","20","International Development","International Development","2019-05-20","North Korea: Food Supply","2","House of Lords","To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN World Food Programme's food security anylsis, published on 3 May, which states that North Korea’s food situation is critical and is set to worsen and that South Pyongan Province faces a severe food security crisis.","false","Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool","Lord Alton of Liverpool","HL15825"