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registered interest
date	02/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Department for International Development: Nurseries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what childcare facilities her Department makes available for its staff; how much her Department spent (a) overall and (b) per child on those facilities in the last 12 months; and how many of her Department's staff use those facilities.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	111063
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID has 2 HQ buildings in the UK, one in Whitehall and one in East Kilbride. Neither building provides childcare facilities however DFID operates the Childcare Voucher scheme to assist parents of young children with the cost of nursery and after school placements.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 07/11/2017 16:17:09 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

720681

registered interest
date	13/04/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Department for International Development: Secondment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how many staff are seconded to her Department; and from which companies and organisations those staff are seconded.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Tracy Brabin
uin	70953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2017 answer text <p>As at 31 March 2017, 9 staff are seconded to DFID from organisations as shown in the table below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Organisation</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cambridge University</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Federal Ministry of Economic &amp; Development, Germany</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Leeds Teaching Hospitals</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>London School of Hygiene &amp; Tropical Medicine</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Metropolitan Police</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>NHS</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Public Health England</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Thames Valley Police</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>9</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 24/04/2017 16:59:49 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4588 label Biography information for Tracy Brabin

522669

registered interest
date	03/06/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: International Assistance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the finding of the Concern Worldwide (UK) report of 20 May 2016, Still Paying the Price, on the proportion of funding pledged during the Supporting Syria and the Region Conference in February 2016 so far received, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that all pledges are being fulfilled.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Jo Cox
uin	39235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/06/2016 answer text <p>The Supporting Syria and the Region Conference raised an unprecedented $12 billion for Syria and the region, including $6 billion for this year. Since the Concern Worldwide (UK) Report was published, further funding has been received by the UN towards their 2016 appeals, bringing total 2016 disbursements to $1.7 billion.</p><p>A recent letter from the Prime Minister – signed by all Conference co-hosts – pressed leaders for prompt disbursement of their pledges. We are also in final negotiations with a provider to develop and implement a tracking mechanism for all the financial commitments made at the London Conference. On 24 May the Secretary of State chaired a constructive meeting in the margins of the World Humanitarian Summit to review implementation of both financial and policy agreements made at the London Conference, and progress will be reviewed again at the UN General Assembly in September. I am working closely with Syria Conference co-hosts to ensure these measures help to maintain pressure on donors to honour their pledges through more rapid disbursement.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 09/06/2016 17:19:52 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4375 label Biography information for Jo Cox

470509

registered interest
date	14/03/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Burundi: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans her Department has for post-conflict assistance in Burundi.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Jo Cox
uin	30922
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2016 answer text <p>The UK is gravely concerned about the ongoing political and human rights crisis in Burundi. DFID has provided technical support, in the form of secondment of experts, to support and strengthen the capacity of UN agencies working in Burundi, and has deployed a humanitarian adviser to the region in support of the response and to monitor funding provided so far.</p><p>DFID has provided £21.15 million since April 2015 to support shelter, food, healthcare and livelihoods assistance for Burundian refugees in Tanzania and Rwanda. DFID is also supporting refugees in the DRC and Uganda through existing programmes and the provision of technical advice. DFID offices across the region are working closely to monitor the situation, review preparedness activities and provide humanitarian support.</p> answering member constituency Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner answering member printed Mr Nick Hurd question first answered 21/03/2016 15:12:10 answering member 1561 label Biography information for Mr Nick Hurd
tabling member	4375 label Biography information for Jo Cox

442377

registered interest
date	04/01/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Hate Crime
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will make an assessment of the extent to which her Department's policies prioritise the prevention of identity-based mass violence.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Jo Cox
uin	20835
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2016 answer text <p>The Strategic Defence and Security Review and the UK Aid Strategy set out a consolidated, whole-of-government approach to tackling conflict and building stability overseas. This approach uses diplomatic, development, defence and law enforcement capabilities in an integrated manner. As such, addressing and preventing conflict, instability and state failure is a key priority running through UK aid policies and programmes. This includes the prevention of identity-based mass violence, alongside other forms of violence and instability.</p><br /><p>These priorities are reflected in National Security Council-led strategies for countries and regions at risk of instability, including of large-scale identity based violence. The underlying drivers and enablers of mass atrocities are addressed as part of joint, cross-government conflict analysis and early warning, and through conflict-sensitive development programming. Development programmes also contribute to the prevention of mass violence by supporting wider conflict prevention and peacebuilding activities - for example by supporting community mediation efforts, or reforming security and justice systems.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 11/01/2016 13:36:09 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4375 label Biography information for Jo Cox

442378

registered interest
date	04/01/2016
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Crimes against Humanity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how her Department integrates atrocity prevention into its work (a) in at risk countries and (b) with at risk communities.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Jo Cox
uin	20836
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/01/2016 answer text <p>In the UK Aid Strategy published in the autumn the Government committed to spending at least 50% of the Department for International Development’s budget in fragile states and regions in each year of this parliament, as well as to increasing the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to over £1.3 billion a year by 2019/20. We are investing in fragile states and regions to build stability and tackle the underlying drivers and enablers of all types of violent conflict - including identity-based mass violence and atrocities - rather than simply responding after violence breaks out.</p><br /><p>Conflict and large-scale violence are best prevented by enabling societies to develop the strong and legitimate institutions needed to manage tensions peacefully. This requires a long-term, patient approach through increased support to tackle corruption, promote good governance, develop security and justice, and create jobs and economic opportunity. These are essential elements of the golden thread of democracy and development, supporting peaceful and inclusive societies at national and community levels.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 11/01/2016 13:37:39 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4375 label Biography information for Jo Cox

349307

registered interest
date	09/06/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Palestinians: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what contribution the UK has made to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees in each of the last three years; what contribution the UK plans to make to that Agency for such work in each of the next three years; what the reasons are for changes in the level of those contributions; and if she will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Batley and Spen
tabling member printed	Jo Cox
uin	1684
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/06/2015 answer text <p>The UK is the third largest donor to UNRWA’s General Fund and we have provided additional funding to UNRWA’s emergency appeals. In 2012/13, our contributions totalled £43.8 million; in 2013/14, we provided £49.8 million, and in 2014/15 we contributed £53.4 million. Our average General Fund contribution was £33 million. In 2015/16, we are providing £30 million to the General Fund plus £8 million for the Syria emergency appeal and £2 million for UNRWA’s work in Gaza. We will continue to review our emergency funding and agree a new multi-year package of support for UNRWA in the months ahead. We will continue to support UNRWA pending a political solution for Palestinian refugees, but the Agency needs to take urgent steps to address its chronic deficit through reform.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 16/06/2015 15:38:42 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4375 label Biography information for Jo Cox