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1139431

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	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 Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that medical workers in Gaza can provide humanitarian assistance without the risk of attack.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	277644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned by the report of attacks on health workers in Gaza. The UK is clear that no health workers or aid workers should be at risk of violence, and that they must have the protection they need from the responsible authorities to allow them to do their jobs in safety. While we recognise Israel’s right to security, we have repeatedly made clear to Israel our longstanding concerns about the way Israel Defence Forces (IDF) police protests and the border areas in Gaza, including our concerns about the use of live ammunition and excessive force by the IDF. We regularly raise with the Government of Israel the urgent need to ease all access and movement restrictions on Gaza, including for health workers.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to strongly support the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Gaza. In 2019, the UK is supporting urgent medical needs through the International Committee for the Red Cross and the World Health Organisation. We are also providing support to the UN Access Coordination Unit, which works to facilitate humanitarian access for UN and NGO workers into Gaza.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 23/07/2019 14:18:16 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1139432

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	International Assistance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that those responsible for attacks on humanitarian workers in developing countries are held to account.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	277645
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The primary responsibility for prosecuting those who attack humanitarian workers in any context lies with the state authorities. In a conflict context, where the state authorities are unable or unwilling to do this, international accountability mechanisms may be invoked, as appropriate. The UK supports international mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court or <em>ad hoc</em> tribunals acting within their mandates when grave violations of international humanitarian law are suspected, and the state is genuinely unable or unwilling to investigate or prosecute.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 23/07/2019 14:18:41 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1139436

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Occupied Territories: Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to tackle impunity for attacks against health workers in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	277646
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The UK is clear that no health workers or aid workers should be at risk of violence, that they must have the protection they need from the responsible authorities to allow them to do their jobs in safety, and that the rule of law must prevail to deal with perpetrators.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 23/07/2019 14:19:21 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1132489

	registered interest
	date	17/06/2019
	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: Civil Society
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment his Department has made of the needs of civil society in Sudan; and what support his Department plans to provide to those groups.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	265432
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2019 answer text <p>DFID recognises the essential role of Sudanese civil society in securing a transition to a stable political system that is inclusive, respects democratic norms and allows open and ongoing political dialogue. Until the end of 2018, the Local Partnerships for Dialogue Programme provided support to civil society, media, and women and youth groups, with the aim of strengthening their capacity to demand more inclusive, democratic and accountable governance.</p><p> </p><p>DFID has resources within its current framework to continue the UK’s support of Sudanese non-state actors, and their important participation in the transition. This could take the form of support to the handover to a civilian-led government, through technical assistance to negotiation and mediation efforts; and further capacity building for civil society organisations to build their resilience and capacity to champion inclusive dialogue.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 24/06/2019 14:29:43 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

1064736

	registered interest
	date	21/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	UN Road Safety Trust Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the UK (a) provides and (b) plans to provide funding to the United Nations Road Safety Trust Fund.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	224298
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2019 answer text <p>The Department for International Development (DFID) does not provide funding to the United Nations Road Safety Fund. The Fund was launched in April 2018 and we will be monitoring performance and management through the early stages of its establishment.</p><p> </p><p>DFID is not currently planning on providing funds directly to the United Nations Road Safety Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 27/02/2019 14:45:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

894846

	registered interest
	date	30/04/2018
	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: Orphans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Minister of State of 18 April 2018, Official Report, column 305, if she will publish her Department's policy on orphanages.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	139390
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/05/2018 answer text <p>DFID does not have a written policy on support to orphanages but DFID’s general policy is not to fund orphanages. DFID’s primary focus is to tackle the underlying drivers of institutionalisation through poverty reduction programmes and through our strong focus on education, nutrition, health, economic development and social protection programming.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 08/05/2018 16:32:24 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

850827

	registered interest
	date	27/02/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Ethical Trading Initiative
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to encourage businesses to comply with the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	130054
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2018 answer text <p>Promoting jobs where workers’ rights are upheld, living wages are paid, and they are free from exploitation, is fundamental for alleviating poverty. The Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code is an important standard for companies to aim for, which is why DFID has provided ETI with a £5.1M grant and is encouraging its suppliers to sign up to it.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 06/03/2018 14:14:38 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

758266

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Burma: 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 her Department is taking to ensure that sufficient food and medical assistance is being provided to the displaced civilians of Rakine State.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	9048
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>The UK has long been one of the biggest contributors of humanitarian aid for the displaced population in Rakhine State. We have provided over £30 million in humanitarian assistance since 2012, including food and sanitation for over 126,000 people. In the current context access to the worst affected populations is seriously constrained. We are working at the highest levels with the government, other donors and the UN to improve access and ensure that aid reaches those that need it most. DFID has also committed £10.9 million to meet the needs of displaced Rohingya and the host communities who support them in Bangladesh. The UK Government is deeply concerned about the violence against the Rohingya and other communities in Burma’s Rakhine State, and the plight of thousands fleeing their homes.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 12/09/2017 09:46:56 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

677586

	registered interest
	date	23/01/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Greece and Italy: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent steps her Department has taken to assist child refugees in Italy and Greece.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	61144
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2017 answer text <p>Since October 2015 DFID has been supporting child refugees in Greece with assistance such as food, clean water and safe shelter, as well as access to protection and psychosocial care. For example, we have provided over 500 safe accommodation spaces for unaccompanied children since September 2016. In Italy, DFID has provided assistance to unaccompanied minors and supported the deployment of child protection experts.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 27/01/2017 13:25:54 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman

595943

	registered interest
	date	07/10/2016
	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: Renewable Energy
	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 has taken to increase investment in decentralised renewable energy.
	tabling member constituency	Huddersfield
	tabling member printed	Mr Barry Sheerman
	uin	47022
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK Government is playing a leading role in improving energy access in developing countries. DFID has a range of programmes which are working with developing countries to ensure renewable energy markets work effectively as well as supporting energy businesses to grow, and providing consumers with access to funding to buy solar goods. For example, our Energy Access Ventures programme is investing in off-grid electric and we are delivering green mini-grid solutions across Africa.</p><p>Through the UK Government’s Energy Africa campaign we are working with solar firms to help them access the finance they need to expand their businesses, create jobs and help reach millions of people in Africa without electricity access.</p> answering member constituency Stockton South answering member printed James Wharton question first answered 13/10/2016 16:29:36 answering member 4123 label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm
	tabling member	411 label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman