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1139651
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Humanitarian Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) other international counterparts on the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. more like this
tabling member constituency Warley more like this
tabling member printed
John Spellar more like this
uin 911993 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>The UK regularly discusses the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela in international fora.</p><p>This includes with our European counterparts, as well as during the visits to the UK by the Colombian President Duque and US Secretary of State Pompeo.</p><p>Together with our international partners, we continue to call for unimpeded access for humanitarian aid in to Venezuela.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:33:38.983Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:33:38.983Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
318
label Biography information for Lord Spellar more like this
1139652
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Education more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What progress his Department has made on achieving sustainable development goal 4 on education for children. more like this
tabling member constituency City of Chester more like this
tabling member printed
Christian Matheson more like this
uin 911994 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>We are one of the largest bilateral donors to education globally</p><p><br>Between 2015 and 2019 we supported 14.3 million children to gain a decent education of which at least 5.8m were girls.</p><p>DFID’s focus is on ensuring that children have access to a quality education.</p><p>My ambition is that DFID increases the number of its education specialists in the field to support the major shift required in education systems and teaching to deliver improved learning for children.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:52:29.533Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:52:29.533Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4408
label Biography information for Christian Matheson more like this
1139653
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Commonwealth: English Language more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to improve English literacy throughout the Commonwealth. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 911995 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>DFID is tackling the learning crisis by supporting children to learn the basics of literacy, including in Commonwealth countries.</p><p>We are investing in English language learning, for example through our new skills hub, which includes Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria.</p><p>We also work directly to boost the quality of teaching in English, for example through the Girls’ Education Challenge.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:54:01.79Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:54:01.79Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1139654
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Mexico: USA more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the humanitarian situation on the US-Mexico border. more like this
tabling member constituency Warrington South more like this
tabling member printed
Faisal Rashid more like this
uin 911998 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>I share the hon Gentleman’s concerns about the reports of poor conditions and overcrowding in US detention facilities on the border with Mexico.</p><p>I very much welcome the steps already taken by the Administration and Congress to address these issues, including the emergency funding signed off by the President on 1 July.</p><p>These are difficult issues, and the UK has also struggled sometimes to get this right.</p><p>But we very much encourage our US friends to continue to work to improve the conditions in these facilities.</p><p>I have seen the excellent work the US has done around the world to promote human rights, and so it is important that they uphold these standards as they continue to tackle the situation at the US-Mexico border.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T16:19:24.373Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T16:19:24.373Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4670
label Biography information for Faisal Rashid more like this
1139655
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Internally Displaced People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What support his Department provides to victims of forced displacement. more like this
tabling member constituency Linlithgow and East Falkirk more like this
tabling member printed
Martyn Day more like this
uin 911999 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
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> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:54:31.963Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:54:31.963Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4488
label Biography information for Martyn Day more like this
1139656
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Palestinians: Overseas Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps he is taking to ensure that UK aid to the Occupied Palestinian Territories facilitates peacebuilding with Israel. more like this
tabling member constituency Henley more like this
tabling member printed
John Howell more like this
uin 912000 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>DFID’s people-to-people programme builds support for peace by bringing together Palestinians and Israelis to promote tolerance and work on shared problems.</p><p>So far, over 1,200 young Israelis and Palestinians have taken part in holy site tours aimed at increasing understanding of religious tolerance. Ultimately the only way to achieve peace is through a negotiated two-state solution.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:55:13.593Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:55:13.593Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1606
label Biography information for John Howell more like this
1139676
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Africa: Overseas 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, with reference to the announcement by the French Development Agency of €1 billion in equity and €1 billion in loans being made available to African entrepreneurs through the programme Choose Africa, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the UK adopting a similar scheme. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne Central more like this
tabling member printed
Chi Onwurah more like this
uin 278487 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting entrepreneurship in Africa to grow local economies, create jobs, reduce poverty and support sustainable development. Last summer, the PM announced that CDC Group, the UK’s Development Finance Institution, would invest up to £3.5 billion in businesses in Africa over four years (2018 to 2021). CDC has already committed £1.9bn in Africa over the last 3 years (2016-2018). CDC is invested in 698 different companies in Africa, directly supporting 370,000 jobs.</p><p>Through CDC and other country specific initiatives, we will mobilise a further £4 billion of private investment for Africa. This investment will allow businesses to grow, produce goods and services for local people, generate income and tax revenues, and help address the financing gap for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals.</p><p>In January next year, the UK will convene an Africa Investment Summit to further promote investment in Africa and to strengthen the partnership with UK investors and companies.</p>
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T16:10:45.747Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:10:45.747Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4124
label Biography information for Chi Onwurah more like this
1139695
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: 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 plans his Department has to monitor, track and publish the proportion of its education spending allocated for delivery by (a) public and (b) private providers. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, Walton more like this
tabling member printed
Dan Carden more like this
uin 278583 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>We monitor and track <em>all</em> programmes and programme partners, and remain committed to the transparent publication of aid spending and delivery, through such information platforms as <a href="https://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/" target="_blank">DevTracker</a>. This includes education spending.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T16:09:35.797Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:09:35.797Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
4651
label Biography information for Dan Carden more like this
1139710
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Health Services 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 developing countries' national plans to deliver universal health coverage. more like this
tabling member constituency North Norfolk more like this
tabling member printed
Norman Lamb more like this
uin 278415 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>The UK Government provides funding to the World Health Organisation through the universal health coverage (UHC) partnership programme, along with the EU, Japan and other donors. This supports the development of UHC country plans to help countries to prioritise their own pathway to achieve UHC. Over 60 countries have now developed these plans and we are advocating use of the plans to drive greater coordination of efforts from other multilaterals.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T16:22:09.993Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:22:09.993Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
1139712
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Health Services 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 his Department has plans to encourage governments of developing countries to invest five per cent of GDP in primary healthcare. more like this
tabling member constituency North Norfolk more like this
tabling member printed
Norman Lamb more like this
uin 278416 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-22more like thismore than 2019-07-22
answer text <p>The UK is a global champion for Universal Health Coverage; one of the key ways to deliver the health-related SDGs and climate resilient, sustainable development more broadly. At the UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage this September, the UK will be a strong advocate for increased domestic resources for primary health care and prevention and is pushing for positive commitments in this regard.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-22T16:22:52.027Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-22T16:22:52.027Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this