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1123831

registered interest
date	30/04/2019
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: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what funding her Department has allocated to the promotion of universal health coverage in developing countries.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	249294
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 11 April 2019 to Question 241478.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/05/2019 15:22:57 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1123529

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
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: Clothing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of working with her international counterparts to create a standardised code of conduct and expectations for garment factories in developing countries; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
uin	248600
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>DFID is committed to improving conditions in garments factories, including those which supply clothing to UK stores, through a range of multi-national initiatives, including those to improve codes of conduct. These initiatives include:</p><ul><li>the £30 million Responsible Accountable Transparent Enterprise programme which works through the Ethical Trading Initiative and United Nation’s Global Compact to support the development and implementation of standards and codes, including for the garment sector specifically;</li><li>the Bangladesh “Sustainability Compact” which commits the Government of Bangladesh, the European Union, the United States, Canada and the International Labour Organisation to improve labour rights, building safety, health and safety, and responsible business conduct; and</li><li>DFID co-hosting of ‘The Fair Fashion in Africa’ event on 2 May to explore further opportunities to help female garment workers in Africa access quality jobs that support their economic empowerment.</li></ul> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 07/05/2019 15:24:37 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1123533

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Iraq: Females
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 support the empowerment of women in Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	248564
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>We are committed to the empowerment of women in Iraq, where inequality has increased following decades of war. DFID has funded UN and NGO partners to deliver humanitarian aid and protection for girls and women, access to livelihoods for female headed households, and to improve women’s opportunities in higher education. The UK's regional gender project, MENAFEM, operates in Iraq and delivers capacity building to six women’s rights organisations in Iraq, as well as funding direct activity on advocacy, women’s political participation, GBV prevention and support to survivors.</p><p>The UK remains a key partner for supporting the implementation of the Iraqi National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security. Gender equality, achieved through empowered girls and women and through appropriate targeted support to all Iraqis, is fundamental to building a prosperous, resilient economy and a stable and peaceful Iraq.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:43:42 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1123606

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gaza: Health Professions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what estimate she has made of the number of Palestinian health workers in Gaza allegedly killed by Israeli Defence Force actions in the last two years.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	248708
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK is aware of the danger healthcare workers face while working in Gaza and continues to remain deeply concerned. The World Health Organisation reported that, in the context of protests, from March 2018 to March 2019, 3 healthcare personnel have been killed and 731 injured, with a total of 446 total incidents against health staff and facilities. We have raised our concerns about the excessive volume of live fire that Israel has used to respond to protests, including against medics, and we have stressed to Israel the importance of protecting those delivering medical services.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:45:31 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1123607

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gaza: Diseases
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 effect of the Israeli blockade of Gaza on (a) infant mortality rates, (b) levels of malnutrition, (c) instances of communicable diseases per 100,000 people and (d) prevalence of diseases related to poor sanitation in that territory.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	248709
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and continually monitor the impact on both children and adults living there. We are particularly concerned about the health sector: UN OCHA’s 2019 Humanitarian Needs Overview estimates 900,000 people are in need of humanitarian health interventions in Gaza. DFID regularly reviews key warning indicators on health, food security, protection, shelter, water and sanitation, and energy and fuel reserves in Gaza, to ensure that we can flexibly respond to urgent needs on the ground. Last month we provided an additional £2 million to the ICRC to support the health sector in Gaza.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to stress to the Israeli authorities the damage that their restrictions on movement and access are doing to the living standards of ordinary Palestinians and the impact they have on the humanitarian situation, in particular the health of the population in Gaza and the development of health services there.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:46:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1123618

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
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: Undocumented Migrants
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if her Department will support the urgent humanitarian evacuation out of Libya of refugees and migrants held in detention centres in that country.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	248760
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by reports of violence in Libyan detention centres, and are calling on all parties to allow civilians, including refugees and migrants, to be evacuated to safety. We continue to closely monitor the humanitarian situation in Libya, including conditions in detention centres.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Government is clear that all parties to the conflict must do all that they can to prevent any further loss of life, including by respecting their obligations under International Humanitarian Law and engaging with the UN and humanitarian community to get aid to those in need and for the wounded and those at risk to be safely evacuated.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:40:48 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1123623

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
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: Undocumented Migrants
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 support vulnerable migrants in Libya.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	248763
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK combines short and long term work to provide a comprehensive approach to global migration which includes addressing the immediate impacts of mass migration flows as well as their root causes. This means working to bring about an end to conflicts, helping migrant origin countries to reduce the drivers of illegal migration by building stability, and tackling criminal smuggling gangs.</p><p> </p><p>Under DFID’s £75 million humanitarian migration programme, we have allocated up to £5 million to assistance and protection for vulnerable refugees and migrants in Libya, which includes targeted healthcare provision. Alongside this, through our contributions to the EU Trust Fund for Africa, we are supporting the UNHCR’s emergency evacuations from Libya, voluntary returns and reintegration, as well as providing limited support for those within detention centres.</p><p> </p><p>As announced yesterday, DFID has committed £1 million to the UN Flash Appeal for Libya which will assist the most vulnerable people, including refugees and migrants.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:41:42 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1123702

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
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: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department provides to (a) the democratic process in Sudan and (b) help ensure participation in that process by opposition parties.
tabling member constituency	Stroud
tabling member printed	Dr David Drew
uin	248571
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK has continually been very clear in its messaging about the importance of Sudan respecting democratic norms and permitting open political space. DFID will provide support for the democratic process through our governance and economic reform programme, which has been specifically designed to respond to opportunities as they arise in Sudan. This could take the form of providing support to a range of civilian and civil society organisations to support their participation in the transition process. We also engage with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Global Britain Fund, which has provided support to democracy in Sudan through projects seeking to reinforce democratic scrutiny of government decisions at the National Assembly, and some support to policy making for opposition political parties.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/05/2019 15:44:40 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	252 label Biography information for Dr David Drew

1123739

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how they are approaching the upcoming replenishment period and strategy review with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
tabling member printed	Lord Crisp
uin	HL15377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK is delighted to be hosting the Gavi Replenishment in 2020. Gavi has immunised over 700 million children, saving 10 million lives from preventable diseases. The UK is proud to have played a significant role in delivering these extraordinary results.</p><p> </p><p>As hosts of the Replenishment Conference, our priority will be to help Gavi secure the funding it needs to further deliver its life-saving work. The replenishment period is also a terrific opportunity to demonstrate the impact of the UK’s contribution to Gavi for the world’s poorest and to recognise the extraordinary work done by British innovators, academics and health advocates to support Gavi’s mission.</p><p> </p><p>The next strategic period for Gavi is critically important and the UK will continue to press for further improvements. This includes promoting equitable coverage of immunisation to leave no-one behind and ensure vaccines are available for the most vulnerable. The UK will also prioritise ensuring our investment in Gavi is sustainable and delivers maximum value for money by supporting countries to effectively transition from Gavi support to increased domestic funding.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/05/2019 15:36:36 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3783 label Biography information for Lord Crisp

1123740

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
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: Vaccination
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in ensuring price transparency of vaccines.
tabling member printed	Lord Crisp
uin	HL15378
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>The UK recognises the importance of ensuring vaccines are affordable for the poorest nations and the role price transparency has in supporting this. Our significant investment in Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and support for global initiatives helps progress on increasing the transparency of vaccine prices and ensuring vaccines remain affordable to the world’s poorest nations.</p><p> </p><p>Gavi provides vaccines for 60% of the annual global birth cohort, providing it with significant purchasing power which it uses to foster competition and broaden suppliers of vaccines. This approach ensures vaccines are available at sustainable and affordable prices and has helped reduce the cost of immunising a child with three key vaccines by 17% since 2016. Gavi procures vaccines through UNICEF, which publicises historic, current and future prices for vaccines. Our strong investment in Gavi therefore helps to provide full transparency of vaccine costs for 68 of the world’s poorest countries.</p><p> </p><p>Outside of Gavi supported countries, the UK has helped make progress on vaccine pricing transparency by supporting the World Health Organisation’s Global Strategy and Plan of Action and Roadmap for Access to Medicines. This plan helps increase global price transparency whist protecting the innovation that is crucial for future vaccine development. UK support for the Access to Medicines Index also helps increase transparency on efforts by pharmaceutical companies to improve the affordability and availability of their medicines.</p> answering member printed Baroness Sugg question first answered 07/05/2019 15:37:29 answering member 4584 label Biography information for Baroness Sugg
tabling member	3783 label Biography information for Lord Crisp