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418438
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Refugees 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 steps the Government is taking to support refugees from (a) Libya, (b) South Sudan, (c) Somalia, (d) Democratic Republic of Congo and (e) other countries. more like this
tabling member constituency Brent Central more like this
tabling member printed
Dawn Butler more like this
uin 9964 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
answer text <p>DFID provides humanitarian assistance which includes provision of support to UNHCR and other actors, such as NGOs, who are responsible for delivering assistance to refugees across the world. This includes in DRC, Somalia, South Sudan and other countries. We are closely monitoring the humanitarian situation in Libya, including the situation of refugees and internally displaced people.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Putney more like this
answering member printed Justine Greening more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-17T15:36:01.743Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-17T15:36:01.743Z
answering member
1555
label Biography information for Justine Greening more like this
tabling member
1489
label Biography information for Dawn Butler more like this
418439
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading UN Sustainable Development Summit 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, which Ministers and how many officials will take part in the UK delegation at the UN Sustainable Development Summit in September 2015; and what estimate she has made of the cost of their attendance at that summit. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North more like this
tabling member printed
Patrick Grady more like this
uin 9999 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-16more like thismore than 2015-09-16
answer text <p>Details of Ministerial overseas travel is published quarterly and is available on the <a href="http://gov.uk/" target="_blank">gov.uk</a> website.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Putney more like this
answering member printed Justine Greening more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-16T13:50:13.907Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-16T13:50:13.907Z
answering member
1555
label Biography information for Justine Greening more like this
tabling member
4432
label Biography information for Patrick Grady more like this
418482
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Climate Change 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 (a) financial and (b) other support her Department is providing to the least developed countries to tackle climate change and its effects. more like this
tabling member constituency Wrexham more like this
tabling member printed
Ian C. Lucas more like this
uin 10075 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-18more like thismore than 2015-09-18
answer text <p>DFID is committed to supporting Climate Smart Development which tackles climate change and reduces poverty in developing countries. Our programmes aim to increase the ability of poor people to cope with the impacts of climate-related shocks, including droughts, floods and storms, and to build their resilience to future changes in climate. The International Climate Fund (ICF) is the UK Government’s vehicle for delivering climate finance assistance and other forms of support, such as technical assistance. Through the ICF the UK government is providing £3.87bn in support between 2011/12 and 2015/16.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-18T10:53:10.297Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-18T10:53:10.297Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
1470
label Biography information for Ian C. Lucas more like this
418483
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Overseas Aid: Greenhouse Gas Emissions 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 steps she is taking to ensure funding disbursed by her Department does not contribute to increased greenhouse gas emissions. more like this
tabling member constituency Wrexham more like this
tabling member printed
Ian C. Lucas more like this
uin 10073 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-18more like thismore than 2015-09-18
answer text <p>DFID is committed to supporting Climate Smart Development which tackles climate change and reduces poverty. This approach focuses on building the resilience of people in developing countries to the impacts of climate change, supporting economic development through low carbon growth, and promoting good governance of natural resources. A key part of this approach is to ensure that DFID programmes help address climate change, including reducing emissions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-18T10:54:48.27Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-18T10:54:48.27Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
1470
label Biography information for Ian C. Lucas more like this
418484
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Burma: Education 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 her Department's policy is on the provision of funding for education through religious organisations in Burma. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall South more like this
tabling member printed
Valerie Vaz more like this
uin 10080 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-16more like thismore than 2015-09-16
answer text <p>DFID Burma’s funding for education through religious organisations has the key policy objective of increasing the number and proportion of children who complete a quality basic education. The programme is delivered through the Myanmar Education Consortium which works with a range of Non-Governmental Organisations, including faith-based organisations, provided that i) the education services are available to members of different religious communities, ii) the project activities supported do not aim to proselytize or explicitly promote a particular religion, iii) where possible promote inter-communal peace and conflict resolution, and iv) do not engage in any action that could promote inter-communal tensions.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-16T13:33:50.34Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-16T13:33:50.34Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
4076
label Biography information for Valerie Vaz more like this
418485
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Middle East: Refugees 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 hold discussions with the Arab League and other governments in the Middle East on the number of refugees each such country plans to resettle. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 9995 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-16more like thismore than 2015-09-16
answer text <p>UK Ministers and the Secretary of State for International Development frequently discuss Syrian refugees with Arab League members and other governments from the Middle East. These discussions include all aspects of the refugees including resettlement and raising the funding necessary to meet the needs of Syrians still in Syria and those seeking refuge in neighbouring countries.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-16T13:36:25.593Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-16T13:36:25.593Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
418493
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2015-09-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Gender: Equality 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 the Prime Minister will attend the Global Leader's meeting on Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment on 27 September 2015. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North more like this
tabling member printed
Patrick Grady more like this
uin 9972 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-16more like thismore than 2015-09-16
answer text <p>I intend to represent Her Majesty’s Government at the Global Leader’s meeting on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment on 27 September 2015.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Putney more like this
answering member printed Justine Greening more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-16T13:34:48.213Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-16T13:34:48.213Z
answering member
1555
label Biography information for Justine Greening more like this
tabling member
4432
label Biography information for Patrick Grady more like this
418265
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-10more like thismore than 2015-09-10
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Agriculture 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 plans she has to review the level of disclosed aid through the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition Group. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Nicholas Brown more like this
uin 9902 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
answer text <p>The UK has committed a total of £600 million to the New Alliance over 3 years. This investment is split between commitments to food security, agriculture and nutrition programmes in six partner countries (Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Ghana, Malawi and Nigeria), accounting for £480 million, and a range of wider enabling actions including policy tools and agricultural technology.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition group publish a comprehensive report on annual basis that can be found on the New Alliance website. Furthermore, every DFID programme contributing is subject to DFID’s annual review processes that are posted on the DFID Development Tracker website (http://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/).</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield more like this
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-17T15:19:46.42Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-17T15:19:46.42Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
523
label Biography information for Mr Nicholas Brown more like this
418299
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-10more like thismore than 2015-09-10
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Pakistan: Education 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, pursuant to the Answer of 20 July 2015 to Question 7327, if she will make an assessment of the implications for her policy of promoting religious tolerance and respect for diversity of the findings on pages 10 and 11 of the report of the US Commission on International Freedom entitled Connecting the dots: education and religious discrimination in Pakistan, published in 2011. more like this
tabling member constituency Clacton more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Douglas Carswell more like this
uin 9945 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-17more like thismore than 2015-09-17
answer text <p>DFID’s education programmes in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces support the implementation of Pakistan’s 2006 reformed curriculum which teaches religious tolerance and respect for diversity.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK has worked alongside the Government of Pakistan who have taken significant steps to update textbooks and replace any content that promotes prejudice and discrimination against religious or other minorities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Independent evaluations in 2007 and 2013 confirmed this curriculum to be based on values of democracy, pluralism and peace aimed at educating students to be able to think critically about these issues.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-17T15:10:52.603Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-17T15:10:52.603Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
1527
label Biography information for Mr Douglas Carswell more like this
417873
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-09more like thismore than 2015-09-09
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Syria: Refugees 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 reports that the UNHCR fails to protect Christians from discrimination in the refugee camps set up to help those fleeing Syria. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL2106 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-18more like thismore than 2015-09-18
answer text <p>DFID continues to work with the UN and the international community to ensure all minorities’ rights are protected and our aid reaches those in greatest need. UNHCR have informed us that they are not aware of any discrimination in any of the camps that fall under their responsibility. UNHCR monitors camps and have given assurance that if there were reports of discrimination they would look into these matters closely.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All UK funded assistance is distributed on the basis of need to ensure civilians are not discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion, or ethnicity.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Verma more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-18T12:03:15.667Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-18T12:03:15.667Z
answering member
3790
label Biography information for Baroness Verma more like this
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this