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862133

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>As of 28 February 2018, DFID have 55.4% female and 44.6% male employees.</p>

1224761

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Secretary of State was incredibly pleased to be invited to write a foreword to the Global Nutrition Report this year. As highlighted in the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World report launched yesterday, progress to end hunger and malnutrition by 2030 remains off-track and is set to stall further in the face of COVID-19. The UK remains committed to preventing and treating malnutrition as part of our commitment to end the preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children and DFID has contributed £15 million of UK aid to the World Food Programme’s global COVID-19 response. In addition, I’m pleased to say that the RAF has now flown four UK aid-funded flights in support of WFP’s COVID-19 response plan.</p>

1224763

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Feltham and Heston
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>As with any government change like this, the announcement came first to Parliament. Baroness Sugg meets British Development Civil Society Organisations regularly. Strong consultation with a wide range of partners will continue to be a key component of our work to create the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.</p>

1147671

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>In 2018, the UK provided £1.2 billion of humanitarian aid. This is additional to the international climate finance we provide. With Egypt, we led calls for greater action to build resilience at the UN Climate Summit, where we announced a further £175 million to help protect up to a billion people from the impact of disasters.</p>

1139655

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Linlithgow and East Falkirk
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK remains at the forefront of refugee responses globally, providing both immediate lifesaving aid and access to jobs and education.</p><p>We helped develop and agree the new Global Compact on Refugees and have backed the call for a new UN High Level Panel to tackle internal displacement.</p>

796679

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Bolton West
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>DFID is committed to ensuring that cutting edge scientific research tackles extreme poverty. DFID funded research brings together coalitions of universities, private sector and civil society in developing countries. DFID is working in partnership with 14 Research Councils across Africa to share learning on effective investments in science, technology and innovation.</p>

1011335

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Dewsbury
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK is playing a lead role preventing famine in Yemen, with our funding meeting the immediate food needs of 4 million Yemenis this year.</p><p>We also recently announced support for UNICEF to screen over 2 million children for severe acute malnutrition, and provide treatment for 70,000 of the most vulnerable children.</p>

1191576

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Calder Valley
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>There has never been a more important time to deliver on our 0.7% commitment, a commitment that this government has enshrined in law.</p><p>The UK has plans in place to meet this commitment whilst delivering value for money for the taxpayer and ensuring that we continue to support coronavirus response efforts.</p>

824331

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK provided significant support to the countries affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. More than 800 tonnes of aid was delivered, including food and water. The Prime Minister has further reaffirmed the UK’s intention to stand by Overseas Territories and Commonwealth Caribbean partners on the challenging road to recovery.</p>

851475

	answering dept short name	International Development
	tabling member constituency	Walsall North
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer answer text <p>Disability inclusion is a top priority for DFID. DFID programmes are tackling stigma and discrimination, and supporting people with disabilities to access services, opportunities and rights. In July, the UK will host a Global Disability Summit to increase action and investment, lock-in progress and share best practice.</p>