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1173029
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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 Gaza: Humanitarian Situation 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 recent assessment he has made of the humanitarian situation in Gaza. more like this
tabling member constituency Hammersmith more like this
tabling member printed
Andy Slaughter more like this
uin 7154 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
answer text <p>The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. The UN reports that unemployment is at 45 percent, with youth unemployment at over 60 percent. Some 46 percent of the population live below the US$5.50 poverty line and an estimated 60 percent of households are food insecure. The health service is severely overburdened and reliable access to clean water and electricity remains challenging.</p><p>DFID will provide £16m in humanitarian assistance to Gaza in 2019/20. This is supporting the health system, including improved trauma care, and contributing to emergency food aid for around 1.2 million vulnerable people. To help address the underlying causes of the humanitarian situation we are investing to build the capacity of Gaza’s water and energy services and to address barriers to trade. Ultimately, Gaza’s immense challenges can only be resolved with a political solution that delivers peace, stability and the easing of movement and access restrictions.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-28T17:04:12.167Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-28T17:04:12.167Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1516
label Biography information for Andy Slaughter more like this
1172574
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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 Iraq: Humanitarian 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 much and what proportion of UK funding for the Iraq Humanitarian Fund is allocated to projects in the Kurdistan Region; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Harlow more like this
tabling member printed
Robert Halfon more like this
uin 6655 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
answer text <p>The UK has committed approximately £94 million to the Iraq Humanitarian Pooled Fund since 2015. In 2018, the UK contributed £13 million to the Iraq Humanitarian Pooled Fund. That year, the Iraq Humanitarian Pooled Fund allocated $3.2 million to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq of a total of $36.6 million (including other donor funding). This equates to roughly 9% of Pooled Fund allocations to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.</p><p>DFID has committed £261m in humanitarian support to Iraq since 2014, providing a vital lifeline to millions with shelter, medical care and clean water.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
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less than 2020-01-29T16:16:57.143Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-29T16:16:57.143Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
3985
label Biography information for Robert Halfon more like this
1172647
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Peace Negotiations 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the status of the peace process in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 6618 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
answer text <p>We have been at the forefront of international efforts to reach a political settlement to the conflict in Yemen. The UK has used its role as penholder at the UN Security Council to help push the Yemen peace process forward. In September 2019, the UK co-hosted a political event at the UN General Assembly where UN Special Envoy Martin Griffiths briefed his plan to begin political consultations. We welcome the Saudi-brokered Riyadh Agreement and the de-escalation we have seen in the border area in recent months. We are concerned about recent heavy clashes in the Nehm region and fully support the UN Special Envoy’s statement of 22 January calling on the parties to adhere to their commitments and avoid further escalation.​</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-28T12:27:38.12Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-28T12:27:38.12Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
previous answer version
3112
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1172658
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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, what steps his Department is taking to support education in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Gorton more like this
tabling member printed
Afzal Khan more like this
uin 6758 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
answer text <p>Education, particularly standing up for the right of every girl in the world to have 12 years of quality education, is a priority for the UK. In Yemen we are supporting education through two global funds: Education Cannot Wait and the Global Partnership for Education.</p><p>Since 2017, Education Cannot Wait has committed over £13 million to Yemen, providing 1.3 million children with safe learning spaces, supporting 1.2 million students in preparing for and taking national exams, and making incentive payments to teachers whose salaries had not been paid for prolonged periods. The Global Partnership for Education has provided over £28.5 million to support education in Yemen since 2013, benefitting more than 400,000 children through improved schooling and teacher training, in particular focusing on ensuring girls have better access to education.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-29T16:20:40.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-29T16:20:40.077Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4671
label Biography information for Afzal Khan more like this
1172659
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Dengue Fever 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 he is taking to help prevent cases of dengue fever in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Manchester, Gorton more like this
tabling member printed
Afzal Khan more like this
uin 6759 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
answer text <p>There were over 75,000 suspected cases of dengue fever in Yemen in 2019, following a sharp rise towards the end of last year.</p><p>The UK is providing support to international NGOs and UN agencies to improve access to health care for vulnerable Yemenis which will be vital to tackling the outbreak.</p><p>UK support includes a £96.5million commitment to UNICEF from 2018-2021 which has already provided 900,000 children with access to primary health care through health facilities, outreach services, and mobile health teams.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-01-29T16:23:02.25Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4671
label Biography information for Afzal Khan more like this
1172676
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Iran: Prisoners 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 Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make representations to the Government of Iran on the imprisonment of (a) Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani and (b) other Christian prisoners of conscience. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow North more like this
tabling member printed
Patrick Grady more like this
uin 6718 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
answer text <p>​We have repeatedly expressed our concerns to the Government of Iran at the ongoing incarceration, and the shocking sentencing of Christians for practicing their faith. We welcome the recent release of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani following his unjust imprisonment, and urge the Iranian authorities to release anyone currently detained based upon their religion or belief.</p><p>While Christian minorities are formally protected in the constitution of Iran, the reality is that many non-Muslims face discrimination. We regularly call upon Iran to cease harassment of all religious minorities and to fulfil its international and domestic obligations to protect freedom of religion or belief. Defending persecuted Christians, and persecuted individuals of all faiths or beliefs, remains a priority for the British Government. We will continue to take action, both bilaterally and with the international community, to press Iran to improve its poor human rights record.</p><p>​</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-28T12:30:03.157Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-28T12:30:03.157Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
previous answer version
3114
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4432
label Biography information for Patrick Grady more like this
1172702
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Nutrition 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, whether it is his Department's policy to make a financial commitment at the Tokyo Nutrition for Growth 2020 summit. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Norris more like this
uin 6785 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>DFID officials are working closely with the Government of Japan to prepare for the 2020 Nutrition for Growth Summit. This will be an important opportunity to secure new commitments to nutrition, to set the world on a better track to achieve the Global Goals and to help achieve our ambition of ending preventable deaths by 2030.</p><p>We are in the process of identifying the most appropriate and impactful commitment the UK Government can make as part of the 2020 Summit.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-27T15:11:34.91Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:11:34.91Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4641
label Biography information for Alex Norris more like this
1172704
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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 Infant Foods: Marketing 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 he is taking with his international counterparts to help enforce of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Norris more like this
uin 6787 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>DFID supports implementation of the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes in the countries where we work. Evidence shows that inappropriate marketing of breast milk substitutes undermines breastfeeding and that infants in developing countries who are not breastfed are more likely to get sick and to die.</p><p>We are concerned that manufacturers of breast milk substitutes continue to contravene the Code. Our position is not to partner with those companies that are uncompliant with the Code.</p><p>We provide technical assistance to partner governments to develop and strengthen their own national nutrition policies. Breastfeeding support and promotion are also components of our health and nutrition programmes in countries such as Bangladesh and Nigeria.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
question first answered
less than 2020-01-27T15:05:21.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:05:21.067Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4641
label Biography information for Alex Norris more like this
1172705
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Nutrition 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 he is taking to include nutrition objectives in his Department’s investments in (a) health, (b) social protection, (c) agriculture and (d) climate change adaptation. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Norris more like this
uin 6788 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>The UK is committed to addressing malnutrition as part of our pledge to end preventable deaths of mothers, newborns and children by 2030.</p><p>High-impact nutrition services are an essential part of health services and coverage. We are integrating nutrition into our health programmes in countries such as the DRC and Somalia and will continue with this approach.</p><p>People also need to have access nutritious and sustainable diets. We are supporting the roll out of climate-resilient crops and helping to ensure nutritious foods – including fruits and vegetables – are more affordable. We will continue to look for ways to maximise the impact of our investments in areas such as agriculture, social protection and climate adaptation on people’s health and nutrition.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T15:08:51.19Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T15:08:51.19Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4641
label Biography information for Alex Norris more like this
1172706
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Nutrition 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 he is taking to incorporate the OECD policy marker for nutrition into his Department’s reporting systems. more like this
tabling member constituency Nottingham North more like this
tabling member printed
Alex Norris more like this
uin 6789 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answer text <p>The UK worked with other Governments to support the adoption of the nutrition policy marker by the OECD. We also led efforts to develop guidance on how it should be applied. The new policy marker will significantly improve our ability to track aid spending on nutrition. We are taking steps to ensure we use this policy marker to best effect in our reporting systems.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison remove filter
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less than 2020-01-27T17:14:40.713Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-27T17:14:40.713Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4641
label Biography information for Alex Norris more like this