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887054
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Nigeria: Boko Haram 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 her Department is taking help ensure the safety of schools in northern Nigeria from attack from Boko Haram. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 136622 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-26more like thismore than 2018-04-26
answer text <p>All children have the right to learn in safe environments. The Government remains committed to supporting Nigeria to respond to humanitarian needs, and address the root causes of the conflict in the north-east of the country. Education is a crucial part of working towards a brighter future for the region.</p><p> </p><p>The UK and Nigeria have both endorsed the Safe Schools Declaration, which deters the military from use of schools and prevents schools becoming targets in conflict-affected areas. DFID is supporting the Government of Nigeria to implement the Declaration, including in the north-east.</p><p> </p><p>DFID supported the Safe School Initiative. Technical assistance provided has focused on supporting the Safe School Initiative secretariat through development of tools for reporting and monitoring of activities including training to school based management committees.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-26T14:10:01.58Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-26T14:10:01.58Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this
887074
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Rohingya: Sexual Offences 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 funding her Department has allocated to support programmes on (a) sexual and reproductive health and (b) assistance for survivors of gender based violence for Rohingya women and girls. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 136642 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-24more like thismore than 2018-04-24
answer text <p>DFID has provided almost £2m for services relating to both sexual reproductive health and rights, and assistance for survivors of gender-based violence for Rohingya people. DFID has also deployed specialist expertise to support its own response and that of the wider international community in this area. This expertise includes the coordinator for the Gender-Based Violence sector in Cox’s Bazar and a Sexual Reproductive Health Coordinator, both working with UNFPA.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-24T15:46:55.947Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-24T15:46:55.947Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this
887075
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Bangladesh: Rohingya 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 funding her Department has allocated to programmes in Cox's Bazar to prepare that place for the forthcoming monsoon season. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Edgbaston more like this
tabling member printed
Preet Kaur Gill more like this
uin 136643 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-26more like thismore than 2018-04-26
answer text <p>The UK is a leading donor to the humanitarian response in Bangladesh for the Rohingya people having committed £59m so far, which includes support for work regarding cyclone and monsoon preparation. This specifically consists of £3m for a joint UN project, which aims to ensure road access is maintained and improved, camp infrastructure is strengthened to be more resilient to flooding and landslides, and newly allocated land for relocations is being made safer for refugees. The UK has also allocated £1.5m to strengthen shelters and community flood awareness and preparedness.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-26T14:11:34.287Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-26T14:11:34.287Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4603
label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill more like this
887102
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Human Trafficking 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 introduce the use of the Dun and Bradsheet human trafficking risk index when allocating funding. more like this
tabling member constituency Wellingborough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Peter Bone more like this
uin 136667 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-24more like thismore than 2018-04-24
answer text <p>Tackling modern slavery is a priority for DFID, and we are expanding our work in developing countries through £40 million of new programming that will reach at least 500,000 people at risk of slavery.</p><p> </p><p>Businesses have a key role to play in tackling modern slavery, and though we are not currently using the Dun &amp; Bradstreet Index, we are supportive of approaches like these which help business assess risk in their supply chains.</p><p> </p><p>Through our Responsible, Accountable, and Transparent Enterprises Programme, we are working with organisations including the Ethical Trading Initiative, the World Benchmarking Alliance, and Humanity United to develop responsible business approaches.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-24T15:45:30.31Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-24T15:45:30.31Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
1581
label Biography information for Mr Peter Bone more like this
887153
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Yemen: 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, how many projects on food insecurity in Yemen are sponsored by her Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 136718 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-24more like thismore than 2018-04-24
answer text <p>DFID funds three programmes focused on food security: the World Food Programme’s Emergency Operations in Yemen; a multisector Humanitarian Response Programme supporting 10 NGOs to avert famine in remote and inaccessible areas; and the Yemen Humanitarian Pooled Fund, which awards grants to NGOs and UN agencies to increase food security.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-24T15:47:34.373Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-24T15:47:34.373Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
887154
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Yemen: 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, how much funding her Department has allocated to food insecurity programmes in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 136719 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-24more like thismore than 2018-04-24
answer text <p>In the financial year 2018/19, we have provisionally allocated £87 million towards three programmes with a focus on food security: the World Food Programme’s Emergency Operations in Yemen; multisector Humanitarian Response Programme supporting 10 NGOs to deliver activities to avert famine in remote and inaccessible areas; and the Yemen Humanitarian Pooled Fund, which awards grants to NGOs and UN agencies to increase food security.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-24T15:48:21.283Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-24T15:48:21.283Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
887155
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 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 projects sponsored by her Department are targeted at (a) cholera (b) diptheria and (c) violence against women. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 136720 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-26more like thismore than 2018-04-26
answer text <p>The number of DFID-funded programmes that target cholera fluctuates as we respond to rapidly changing needs. In recent months, DFID has supported responses to outbreaks of cholera in Yemen, DRC, Nigeria and South Sudan. DFID also helps to address cholera through funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Gavi and to research organisations such as the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research in Bangladesh.</p><p> </p><p>Two recent or current DFID programmes have targeted diphtheria: (1) The DFID-funded UK Emergency Medical Team (EMT) recently provided treatment for diphtheria in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh and DFID also provided £2 million to vaccinate children against diphtheria. (2) DFID helps to make the pentavalent vaccine available in developing countries through the UK’s ongoing contribution to Gavi. This vaccine provides protection against five diseases, one of which is diphtheria. Other DFID programmes that strengthen health systems or support basic water, sanitation and health services also help to tackle cholera and diphtheria.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2014 DFID has supported over 150 projects with significant elements focusing on the prevention of violence against women and girls, or support to survivors. 25 of these are wholly targeted at eliminating violence against women and girls.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-26T14:10:20.893Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-26T14:10:20.893Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
887156
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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, what UK funds are earmarked for supporting education initiatives for minority communities in Pakistan. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 136721 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-26more like thismore than 2018-04-26
answer text <p>The UK Government is firmly committed to promoting and protecting the right to freedom of religion or belief and to ensuring that our development assistance reaches the poorest and most marginalised, including minority groups, regardless of race, religion, gender, social background or nationality. DFID has education programmes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces that support the implementation of Pakistan’s 2006 reformed curriculum, which teaches religious tolerance and respect for diversity. Independent evaluations have confirmed this curriculum to be based on the 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 North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-26T14:12:56.483Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-26T14:12:56.483Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
887159
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Yemen: 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, which projects her Department sponsors to support child education in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 136723 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-24more like thismore than 2018-04-24
answer text <p>DFID supports the education of children in Yemen through two multilateral funds: Education Cannot Wait and the Global Partnership for Education. DFID also supports Yemen’s Social Fund for Development’s work on education, including child education.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-24T15:48:56.213Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-24T15:48:56.213Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
887161
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-04-19more like thismore than 2018-04-19
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 Yemen: 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, how much money her Department has committed to improve child education in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 136725 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-04-24more like thismore than 2018-04-24
answer text <p>DFID supports the education of children in Yemen through two multilateral funds: Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). DFID provides 32% ($4.8 million) of the ECW’s funding of $15 million in Yemen over 2017-19, and 15% ($10.89 million) of the GPE’s funding of $72.6 million in Yemen over 2014-19. DFID’s £108 million in funding to Yemen’s Social Fund for Development over 2010-17 includes £30 million towards education.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-04-24T15:49:39.027Zmore like thismore than 2018-04-24T15:49:39.027Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this