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621008

registered interest
date	25/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much direct financial assistance the Government plans to give to the Palestinian Authority in financial years (a) 2016-17 and (b) 2017-18.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	50221
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK remains firmly committed to supporting the Palestinian Authority to build and strengthen the institutions needed for a two-state solution, which is essential for the prosperity and security of the region. As part of her examination of UK assistance to the Occupied Palestinian Territories, the International Development Secretary will ensure this financial support gets the maximum impact and best value for money for the UK taxpayer.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 28/10/2016 13:34:10 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

621009

registered interest
date	25/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which programmes administered by her Department provide financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	50220
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2016 answer text <p>The Secretary of State is carrying out a full examination of DFID’s programme in the Occupied Palestinian Territories including future financial assistance to the Palestinian Authority.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 28/10/2016 13:29:23 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

620024

registered interest
date	24/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Middle East: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which (a) Israeli and (b) Palestinian non-governmental organisations and projects receive how much funding from her Department.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	49937
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/10/2016 answer text <p>DFID’s current bilateral programme covering the Occupied Palestinian Territories does not directly support any Israeli or Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). DFID indirectly funds Palestinian and Israeli NGOs through our support to an access to justice programme benefiting women and implemented by UN agencies, and a private sector development programme implemented through Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI).</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 27/10/2016 14:54:33 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601988

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the effect of projects that foster co-operation and co-existence have had on the prospects of securing lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48704
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2016 answer text <p>Projects that foster cooperation and coexistence can help to build understanding between Israelis and Palestinians, and maintain a constituency of support for peace. The Secretary of State is currently assessing options for providing further support to coexistence programmes.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 20/10/2016 16:51:23 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

601989

registered interest
date	14/10/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she is taking to support projects that foster co-operation and co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	48705
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2016 answer text <p>The UK is supportive of coexistence (people-to-people) programmes which bring together Palestinians and Israelis and foster inter-community understanding. The Secretary of State is currently assessing options for providing further support to coexistence programmes.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 20/10/2016 16:52:07 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

452492

registered interest
date	11/02/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February 2016 to Question 26100, what proportion of her Department's financial assistance for Palestinian development funds other projects which foster coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	27125
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2016 answer text <p>The DFID Palestinian Programme supports the HMG objective of protecting the viability of a two state solution. DFID’s work in the Occupied Palestinian Territories tends to consist of large-scale and strategic programmes that fit within our three priority areas; state building, economic development and alleviating poverty and vulnerability. Through the cross-government Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), the UK continues to support several projects which promote coexistence. These projects include support for the Peres Centre for Peace Training Doctors Programme which brings Israelis and Palestinians together through medical care and training to combat stereotypes and build trust. Additionally we work on projects with youth groups and through sport to encourage engagement between Israelis and Palestinians.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne grouped question UIN 27126 question first answered 22/02/2016 13:28:54 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

452493

registered interest
date	11/02/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 10 February 2016 to Question 26100, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of the £349 million spent in support of Palestinian development from 2011 to 2015 which has gone to support projects which promote coexistence.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	27126
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2016 answer text <p>The DFID Palestinian Programme supports the HMG objective of protecting the viability of a two state solution. DFID’s work in the Occupied Palestinian Territories tends to consist of large-scale and strategic programmes that fit within our three priority areas; state building, economic development and alleviating poverty and vulnerability. Through the cross-government Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), the UK continues to support several projects which promote coexistence. These projects include support for the Peres Centre for Peace Training Doctors Programme which brings Israelis and Palestinians together through medical care and training to combat stereotypes and build trust. Additionally we work on projects with youth groups and through sport to encourage engagement between Israelis and Palestinians.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne grouped question UIN 27125 question first answered 22/02/2016 13:28:54 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

451038

registered interest
date	05/02/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
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 has provided to projects fostering co-existence between Israelis and Palestinians in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	26100
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2016 answer text <p>DFID does not directly fund joint Israeli-Palestinian programmes. However, through the Conflict Stability and Security Fund (CSSF), the UK provides support for the ‘Youth Creating Peace On/Line’ project which encourages educational cooperation between Palestinians and Israelis. The project, run by NGO ‘Kids Creating Peace’, uses dialogue and leadership workshops to train participants to become peace advocates in their communities and beyond. The UK is providing £40,000 to ‘Youth Creating Peace On/Line’ for 2016/17.</p><p>DFID provided £349 million in support of Palestinian development from 2011-15 and will provide a further £72 million in 2015-16. For a breakdown on how financial assistance in the Palestinian Territories is spent, information is published on DFID’s Development Tracker website (<a href="https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk)" target="_blank">https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk)</a>.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 10/02/2016 17:45:58 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan

386301

registered interest
date	29/06/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Armed Conflict
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 humanitarian situation in Kobane following the recent attack by ISIL.
tabling member constituency	Enfield North
tabling member printed	Joan Ryan
uin	4670
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>We are deeply concerned for the safety of civilians and humanitarian staff present in Kobane following recent reports of an ISIL incursion into the city. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that between 145 and 200 civilians were killed in the ISIL attack, and many more were wounded. We are watching the latest developments closely and continue to call on all sides of the conflict to respect International Humanitarian Law and protect civilians.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 06/07/2015 16:09:46 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	166 label Biography information for Joan Ryan