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1228229
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Humanitarian Aid: Food Supply more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme FAO–WFP early warning analysis of acute food insecurity hotspots, published on 17 July, and in particular of the recommendation to preserve and scale up critical humanitarian food, nutrition and livelihood assistance. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7509 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>We welcome this joint report and the recommendations made as they promote a comprehensive approach to tackling food insecurity. The FAO-WFP early warning analysis highlights countries that are at risk of significant food security deterioration, including the secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to inform urgent action to safeguard the food security of the most vulnerable communities in these locations.</p><p><br>The UK is working with international partners, including FAO and WFP, to closely monitor the situation and take action. As a leading donor to the COVID-19 response we are supporting our partners to ensure essential commodities and services, and pre-position food supplies for those most in need. We have also adapted our existing social protection, agriculture, and food security programmes, including support to the FAO on locust control, to support the most vulnerable.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:51:23.513Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:51:23.513Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228230
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Food Supply more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme on (1) the availability of food, (2) agricultural production, (3) food supply chains, and (4) governments’ capacities to protect vulnerable populations; and what are the expected outcomes of any such discussions. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7510 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>The UK is concerned about the increasing risk of acute food insecurity, and we engage regularly with the FAO and WFP to discuss the global food security outlook. Recent discussions have focused on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 on food access and availability, agricultural production and food supply chains, and deteriorating trends.</p><p>The FAO and WFP regularly update the UK on their responses, in particular under the Global COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP). Efforts have prioritised anticipatory action to safeguard livelihoods and increase access to food, alongside global humanitarian logistics services. These aim to ensure continuity of critical food supply chains, strengthened national social protection systems, and safety of key food supply chain workers. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global COVID-19 response and the GHRP. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global COVID-19 response and the GHRP. We will continue to work closely with key partners to ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:51:55.22Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:51:55.22Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228255
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading South Sudan: Mental Health Services more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what funding they have allocated for mental health programmes in South Sudan. more like this
tabling member printed
The Earl of Sandwich more like this
uin HL7554 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
answer text <p>The UK is the leading provider of health services in South Sudan, through the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) (£175m 2018-2023). Through the HPF, UK Aid is improving capacity to identify and manage mental health illnesses in health facilities and hospitals; last year HPF trained 412 health workers on mental health across South Sudan.</p><p><br>UK Aid is also supporting specialised mental health services in areas heavily impacted by violence, through our partnerships with Humanity and Inclusion (£3.7m 2018-2021) and Medair (£16m 2016-2021). We also provide psycho-social support to survivors of gender-based violence as part of a five-year £22 million programme with the International Medical Corps. Finally, UK Aid is working in partnership with the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to provide mental health and psychosocial services in protection of civilian sites, with services targeted particularly at vulnerable groups including women and girls.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
2109
label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1228102
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the letter from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of 22 July regarding Official Development Assistance, (1) what analysis and evaluation techniques will be deployed in prioritising the various streams of development projects across the Sustainable Development Goals spectrum, and (2) what measures will be taken to establish the non-recoverable costs of cancelled or reduced programmes as a result of (a) the reduction in funding, (b) the impact of COVID-19, and (c) the merger of the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7435 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
answer text <p>DFID’s evaluation approach is underpinned by the principles of transparency, rigour and independence, achieved with skilled analytical staff that have a deep and extensive evaluation experience.</p><p><br>Every DFID programme is subject to an annual review which looks at the performance of partners and DFID, including consideration of Value for Money. These reviews are published. Controls are in place to ensure that costs will be identified and recorded in line with Managing Public Money, including where necessary any write-offs or losses. The anticipated decline in GNI and hence ODA, the impact of covid-19, alongside all other key issues will be disclosed as necessary within the department’s 2020/21 Governance Statement.</p><p><br>We will continue to look at how money can be spent most effectively against our priorities, including through the Integrated Review, and the Spending Review – both of which will inform the priorities of the new Department.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-07T10:50:15.753Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T10:50:15.753Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227983
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in redirecting aid programmes in each relevant country in Africa through (1) their country programmes, (2) multilateral programmes, and (3) the World Food Programme; and for full details in each case. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7337 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
answer text <p>Many bilateral and multilateral aid programmes across Africa have been redirected, prioritising health, humanitarian, growth and trade as well as education and nutrition, recognising that these components are vital both for the immediate response to COVID-19, and for longer-term recovery. The UK has successfully pivoted huge amounts of programming to support nimble and innovative responses in African countries.</p><p><br>For example, in South Sudan, the UK is making a significant contribution to government-led efforts to prevent and respond to cases of COVID-19, including through support for infection prevention and control as well as water, sanitation and hygiene activities. The UK’s flagship Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme (WISH) has been adapted in 24 countries across Africa to ensure the continuation of lifesaving services to marginalised women and girls despite COVID-19. Multilaterally, £20m has been provided towards the African Union’s new COVID-19 response plan which funds and deploys health workers, clinical equipment, and capacity building training to all 55 AU Member States. In 2020, DFID has so far provided USD 254million to support the World Food Programme’s operations – this includes a USD 19million contribution to The World Food Programme’s Global Services in response to COVID-19.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227318
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much of the £50 million in funding from her Department matched with funding from Unilever, has been disbursed to date. more like this
tabling member constituency Putney more like this
tabling member printed
Fleur Anderson more like this
uin 78869 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>As at July 2020, the Department for International Development has disbursed £15,958,394 through the Hygiene, Handwashing &amp; Behaviour Change Coalition for COVID-19 Response.</p><p>This relates to 14 contracts and Memoranda of Understandings with implementing partners, with a total value of £34,806,976.</p><p>Additional contracts are currently being negotiated.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T08:16:38.43Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T08:16:38.43Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
4788
label Biography information for Fleur Anderson more like this
1227319
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Coronavirus: Disease Control more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many (a) people have been advised on the importance of hygiene and (b) products have been distributed through the Hygiene, Handwashing and Behaviour Change covid-19 response programme. more like this
tabling member constituency Putney more like this
tabling member printed
Fleur Anderson more like this
uin 78870 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The Hygiene, Handwashing and Behaviour Change Coalition for COVID-19 response programme aims to reach up to 1 billion people with hygiene messaging to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>Implementation is underway with 21 partners working across 37 countries. While totals have still to be verified, for Phase 1 partners alone, we are on track to reach over 300 million of the most vulnerable across countries including the DRC, Bangladesh, Yemen and Ethiopia, including in refugee settings.</p><p>Over 20 million hygiene products have already been delivered to frontline NGOs, with 60 million more being prepared for distribution by Unilever.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T08:14:25.243Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T08:14:25.243Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
4788
label Biography information for Fleur Anderson more like this
1227327
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Ethiopia: Food Supply more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the food security situation in Ethiopia; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Tewkesbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
uin 78490 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>The worsening food security situation in Ethiopia is a significant concern. Ethiopia faces the triple threat of drought and floods, the worst desert locust outbreak in generations, and Covid-19. The UN and GoE estimate that 15 million people will be in need of humanitarian food assistance in the coming months and over 4 million children and mothers will face acute malnutrition as the full impacts of the triple-threat crisis materialise. The UK is a committed partner to the Government of Ethiopia and is supporting food and nutrition responses for the most vulnerable people. The UK recently announced £17 million for the East Africa desert locust response, bringing our total contribution up to £25 million.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T08:42:00.063Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T08:42:00.063Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
253
label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
1227328
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading East Africa: World Food Programme more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will allocate additional funding to the World Food Programme to enable it to increase assistance to East African countries; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Tewkesbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
uin 78491 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>We are deeply concerned about the food security situation in East Africa, where nearly 25 million people are at crisis levels of food insecurity. Existing humanitarian need will be exacerbated by climate change, the desert locust outbreak and the impact of Covid-19.</p><p>The UK is working across East Africa to provide life-saving assistance, cash transfers where markets are still functioning, and tools and seeds to build a longer-term ability to respond to shocks. We are working through both our country programming and multilateral responses, which includes through the World Food Programme (WFP). In 2019, DFID has provided almost USD 700million to support WFP's operations. In 2020, our contribution so far is USD 254million (this includes a USD 19million contribution to WFP's global services in response to Covid-19).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T08:39:04.197Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T08:39:04.197Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
253
label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
1227338
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2020-07-22more like thismore than 2020-07-22
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Nutrition more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, when the Government plans to make its pledge of funding for Nutrition for Growth post-2020. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 78805 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-09-01more like thismore than 2020-09-01
answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to PQ 74465 on 22/07/2020.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-09-01T08:05:32.523Zmore like thismore than 2020-09-01T08:05:32.523Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this