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1110160

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date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Sudan: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Bates on 1 April (HL 14681), what funding provided by DfID Sudan was disbursed by implementing partners to government of Sudan institutions for each of the last five years.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL15127
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/04/2019 answer text <p>DFID’s policy in Sudan is that no financial aid or support should be provided directly to the Government of Sudan. DFID Sudan started monitoring indirect disbursements from Financial Year 2016/17 in order to ensure that any risks presented were appropriately managed. The time and resources required to collate information prior to Financial Year 2016/17 from implementing partners would come at a disproportionate cost.</p><p>DFID Sudan can confirm that the following funding provided by DFID was disbursed by implementing partners to Government of Sudan institutions.</p><ul><li>Financial Year 2016/17 - £1.6M</li><li>Financial Year 2017/18 - £1.5M</li><li>Financial Year 2018/19 - £1M</li></ul> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 25/04/2019 15:27:15 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

1110256

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Tuberculosis
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to ensure that medicines and dugs are developed by the pharmaceutical industry for people in low and middle income countries with TB.
tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
tabling member printed	Dr Dan Poulter
uin	242098
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government is a global leader in Research and Development for TB, and one of the largest funders of TB research worldwide. Increasing access to medicines and diagnostics in low income countries is a priority for DFID especially for diseases like TB</p><p> </p><p>DFID is a leading supporter of Product Development Partnerships (PDPs), bringing together the strengths of academia and the pharmaceutical industry, in public-private partnerships to develop new therapies and diagnostics for diseases of poverty. With these partnerships new products can to be developed for public health needs, de-linking the cost of research and development from the cost of the final product.</p><p><br> As part of this effort we are investing £37.5m in the TB Alliance for the development of new drug regimens, particularly where current treatments are failing due to antimicrobial resistance. This includes an additional £7.5m, announced by the Secretary of State for International Development at the UNGA 2018 High Level Meeting on TB.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government also supports applied health research relevant to TB service delivery, through a number of partnerships with other UK and global funders.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 16:21:24 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

1110269

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Mental Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to support the training of mental health professionals in low and middle income countries.
tabling member constituency	Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
tabling member printed	Dr Dan Poulter
uin	242099
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>In DFID's Disability Inclusion Strategy published last December, we committed to step up our work on mental health. We are taking a comprehensive and rights-based approach that promotes well-being for all, including those with psychosocial disabilities. We also work to strengthen health systems so that countries are able to meet the health needs of their population and improve the provision, equity and quality of mental health services, including building health worker capacity. In February 2019 DFID announced its support for the largest country roll-out of WHO’s Quality Rights initiative in Ghana, which delivers training among health and non-health professionals to improve quality of care across all mental health services.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 16:21:59 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	3932 label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter

1110284

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make it her policy to allocate additional funding at the 6th replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in October 2019.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	241987
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is critical to the delivery of the UK’s objectives on the three diseases and has helped to save 27 million lives since 2002. The UK is fully committed to a successful Sixth Replenishment. We will announce our contribution in time for the October Replenishment Conference in Lyons.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 11/04/2019 11:26:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1110287

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	HIV Infection and Tuberculosis
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to reduce the global prevalence of TB, HIV and AIDS.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	241988
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK is a global leader in efforts to end the AIDS epidemic and in tackling TB. The UK is currently the second largest investor in the Global Fund, providing £1.2 billion in the 5<sup>th</sup> replenishment (2017 – 2019). In 2017 the Global Fund provided 17.5 million people with treatment for HIV and treated 5 million people for TB. The UK has significant investments through health multilaterals such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), which provides technical leadership on tackling TB, HIV and AIDS and on strengthening health systems. We also invest in Unitaid, which is supporting the introduction of new medications for drug-resistant TB and support to them has given the world great advancements in HIV testing and treatment, at affordable costs.</p><p> </p><p>We also fund research and product development into more effective diagnosis and treatment and we support countries to strengthen health systems so that they can deliver quality HIV and TB care.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government also pushes for global action on TB, HIV and AIDS through the G7 and G20 and our work with the WHO, Global Fund and other key institutions.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 11/04/2019 11:28:25 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1110303

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	HIV Infection: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much her Department has spent on bilateral funding for HIV a programmes in each year since 2009.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	241991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>DFID is one of the largest funders of the global HIV response, spending over £1.5bn between 2010/11 and 2016/17. The majority of our investments to the HIV response are directed through organisations such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria, Unitaid and UNAIDS, given their greater reach and scale.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2009, DFID has spent a total of £640m on bilateral funding for HIV programmes.</p><p> </p><p>2009 / 2010 - £146 million</p><p>2010 / 2011 - £172 million</p><p>2011 / 2012 - £96 million</p><p>2012 / 2013 - £90 million</p><p>2013 / 2014 - £48 million</p><p>2014 / 2015 - £34 million</p><p>2015 / 2016 - £27 million</p><p>2016 / 2017 – £27 million</p><p> </p><p>2017 / 18 spend will be published later in 2019.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 15:53:35 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1110305

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Human Papilloma Virus: Vaccination
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking in its capacity as a board member of Gavi the Vaccine Alliance to improve access to the human papilloma virus vaccine.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	241992
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK is a longstanding member of the Board of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and has supported Gavi’s human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine agenda since its introduction to Gavi support in 2013.</p><p> </p><p>Gavi support has seen HPV vaccine demonstration programmes occur in 30 countries, the first step to introducing the vaccine. Through our seat on the Gavi Board, the UK has encouraged this greater access for the HPV vaccine. The UK has also supported Gavi in expanding its remit to reach beyond childhood immunisations and enable adolescent girls to be eligible for the HPV vaccine.</p><p> </p><p>Gavi’s approach to market shaping means that all vaccines, including HPV, are more accessible and affordable. Its health system strengthening support results in better health services which can expand to include new vaccines for adolescent girls. Through our strong engagement in Gavi, we will continue to focus on ensuring that Gavi makes strong progress in improving access and coverage across all life-saving vaccines, including the HPV vaccine.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 15/04/2019 16:20:24 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1110398

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Iran: Floods
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Iran since the recent floods in that country; and what steps her Department are taking to support humanitarian relief efforts in response to those floods.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	242256
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>Iran has been struck by devastating flooding causing death, injury and significant displacement. My sympathies are with those who have been affected.</p><p>Iran has demonstrated that it is well placed to respond and is delivering an effective response. The UN is coordinating the international humanitarian response to the devastating floods.</p><p>The UK supports the UN to enable its agencies to respond to crises, such as these floods, in an emergency.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 11/04/2019 11:43:57 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1110399

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Libya: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Libya since the upsurge in violence in that country and the resultant displacement of civilians; and what plans she has to support the humanitarian effort in that country.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	242257
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/04/2019 answer text <p>Following the announcement by General Haftar of his Libyan National Army’s advance on Tripoli on 4 April, the UK has been working hard with our international partners to avert further bloodshed in the capital and to get the parties back to the negotiating table with UN Envoy Salamé as soon as possible.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to closely monitor the security situation across the whole of Libya to assess where aid can be delivered to alleviate the humanitarian situation.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently supporting the humanitarian effort in Libya through a £3.29 million programme which provides assistance to vulnerable people, improves access to primary health care, builds capacity of health care workers and bolsters humanitarian coordination and capability. We have also allocated up to £5 million to humanitarian assistance and protection for migrants and refugees in Libya, including targeted healthcare.</p><p> </p><p>The UK government has allocated £16m for Libya this financial year through the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund (CSSF) to boost political participation and economic development, and support the delivery of greater security, stability and resilience, including the fight against extremism.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, through our contribution to the EU Trust Fund, the UK has supported the EU and Africa Union joint commitment to significantly increase voluntary returns of those who want to leave Libya (as agreed at the EU-AU Summit in November 2017). Since then, more than 34,000 people have benefitted from Voluntary Humanitarian Return Assistance and been supported to return home.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 11/04/2019 11:44:42 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1110464

registered interest
date	08/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Middle East: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps are being taken to address the humanitarian crisis which has followed the territorial defeat of Daesh.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	242066
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2019 answer text <p>We are committed to meeting humanitarian needs in areas of Syria and Iraq liberated from Daesh. In Northeast Syria we provided over £40 million in UK aid last year to meet urgent needs. DFID-funded partners are delivering critical activities including demining, child immunisation, nutritional supplements for children and pregnant women, and supporting primary health centres and mental health work.</p><p> </p><p>In Iraq last year, the UK also committed over £40 million of humanitarian support, providing a vital lifeline to millions of vulnerable people. Since 2014, UK funding in Iraq has helped provide: food assistance to over 408,000 people; emergency cash transfers to over 274,000 people; shelter kits, upgrades to camps and household items to over 836,500 people; life-saving healthcare services to over 4.1 million people; and safe drinking water, toilet and shower facilities to more than 2 million people.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 16/04/2019 15:58:56 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell