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1687981

registered interest
date	06/02/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what assessment his Department has made of the extent of police abuses in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Ruth Jones
uin	13425
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/02/2024 answer text <p>The UK Government is committed to improving the security of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. We engage regularly with the UN, NGOs and the Government of Bangladesh on protection issues, and we spoke with the government about security issues last month. UK funding (over £373 million to the Rohingya response since 2017) includes ongoing support to protection services in the camps. We will continue to monitor the security situation in the camps.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 12/02/2024 17:03:45 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4716 label Biography information for Ruth Jones

1683981

registered interest
date	22/01/2024
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, to ask the secretary of state for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development affairs, whether his Department has taken steps to support people affected by the fire of 7 January 2024 in a Rohingya refugee camp in southeastern Bangladesh.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	10810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2024 answer text <p>We were saddened to hear about the fire on 7 January. We have been in close touch with the UN and other donors about the recent fires. UK funding has helped to train Rohingya volunteer fire fighters to combat incidents like this. The UK has raised with the Government of Bangladesh the potential benefits of permitting more durable shelter materials in the camps that could better withstand the impact of disasters, such as fires and cyclones.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 30/01/2024 17:07:25 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1671439

registered interest
date	20/11/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, how much financial support his Department has provided to Rohingya refugees in the Kutupalong refugee camp in Bangladesh in each of the last five financial years.
tabling member constituency	Ealing North
tabling member printed	James Murray
uin	2652
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2023 answer text <p>The UK has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh, providing over £373 million in humanitarian support for the crisis since 2017. This includes direct funding to the refugee camp at Cox's Bazar and to UNHCR, the World Food Programme and other agencies that work on refugee issues.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 23/11/2023 10:25:12 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4797 label Biography information for James Murray

1653561

registered interest
date	17/07/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department have taken to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh since January 2023.
tabling member constituency	Ipswich
tabling member printed	Tom Hunt
uin	194595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2023 answer text <p>The UK has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh, providing a total of £362 million of support since 2017. Minister Trevelyan visited Bangladesh in March this year and announced £5.26 million to support the World Food Programme and UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to feed 449,000 people and provide pressure cookers to reduce the consumption of cooking gas. In May, the UK announced £2.3 million to support healthcare, shelter rebuilding and site management for refugees and host communities in the aftermath of Cyclone Mocha. Most recently in July, the UK announced a further £10 million of assistance for refugees and host communities for food provision, water, sanitation and hygiene.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 25/07/2023 15:24:25 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4771 label Biography information for Tom Hunt

1639855

registered interest
date	23/05/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh following Cyclone Mocha.
tabling member constituency	Peterborough
tabling member printed	Paul Bristow
uin	186578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/05/2023 answer text <p>I was saddened to see the impact of Cyclone Mocha in Bangladesh. We continue to meet ongoing needs in the aftermath of the cyclone. The UK recently announced an additional £2.3 million in humanitarian support for the Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.</p><p>This new funding will support the rebuilding of shelters destroyed by Cyclone Mocha and by the large fire in March this year. It will also provide healthcare, site management support, and strengthen safeguarding systems for Rohingya refugees and host communities.</p><p>The UK is the second largest donor to the crisis, providing £352 million since 2017. We will continue to support the Government of Bangladesh and the Rohingya people until they can return home in a safe, voluntary and dignified way.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 31/05/2023 15:32:06 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4792 label Biography information for Paul Bristow

1611265

registered interest
date	17/04/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department has taken to provide aid and support to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
tabling member constituency	Ipswich
tabling member printed	Tom Hunt
uin	180894
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/04/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh, contributing £350 million to the crisis since 2017. Our support has provided food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities.</p><p>I (Minister Trevelyan) visited Bangladesh in March this year and witnessed the challenges facing the Rohingya first hand. During my visit, I announced a further £5.26 million for the response. This funding has helped the World Food Programme feed 449,000 people and provided pressure cookers to help reduce the consumption of cooking gas. The UK will continue to work with the UN and the Government of Bangladesh to provide support to the Rohingya whilst they remain in Bangladesh.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 24/04/2023 16:15:38 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4771 label Biography information for Tom Hunt

1600266

registered interest
date	01/03/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding his Department provided to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh in (a) 2018 and (b) the previous financial year.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	156134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh since 2017, providing £345 million in vital humanitarian support. In financial year 2018/19, the UK provided £63.9 million, and in 2017/18 provided £51.8 million to the Rohingya response. This supported food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. The UK will continue to work with the UN and the Government of Bangladesh to provide support to the Rohingya whilst they remain in Bangladesh.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 06/03/2023 17:13:36 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1599560

registered interest
date	27/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what funding his Department is providing for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh in financial years (a) 2022-23 and (b) 2023-24.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
uin	153915
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/03/2023 answer text <p>The UK has been a leading donor to the Rohingya response in Bangladesh since 2017, providing £345 million in vital humanitarian support. In 2022-23 to date, the UK has provided £15m to the Rohingya response, providing food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. The UK will continue to work with the UN and the Government of Bangladesh to provide support to the Rohingya whilst they remain in Bangladesh. A decision on the 2023-24 allocation is being finalised.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan question first answered 06/03/2023 16:57:14 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1585314

registered interest
date	08/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK is taking steps to increase humanitarian support for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Apsana Begum
uin	142847
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2023 answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh with the Rohingya response and has contributed £345 million to the crisis since 2017. Although our Official Development Assistance (ODA) bilateral funding has reduced, due to the fiscal situation, the UK remains committed to working with the UN and the Government of Bangladesh to provide support to the Rohingya whilst they remain in Bangladesh.</p><p>Our support continues to provide food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. We work closely with UN agencies and the Government of Bangladesh to provide basic services to Rohingya who have sought refuge in Bangladesh.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan grouped question UIN 142849 question first answered 23/02/2023 17:08:51 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4790 label Biography information for Apsana Begum

1585317

registered interest
date	08/02/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Bangladesh: Rohingya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps his Department is taking to support Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
tabling member constituency	Poplar and Limehouse
tabling member printed	Apsana Begum
uin	142849
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2023 answer text <p>The UK is committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh with the Rohingya response and has contributed £345 million to the crisis since 2017. Although our Official Development Assistance (ODA) bilateral funding has reduced, due to the fiscal situation, the UK remains committed to working with the UN and the Government of Bangladesh to provide support to the Rohingya whilst they remain in Bangladesh.</p><p>Our support continues to provide food, water, sanitation, shelter, healthcare and protection services to Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities. We work closely with UN agencies and the Government of Bangladesh to provide basic services to Rohingya who have sought refuge in Bangladesh.</p> answering member constituency Berwick-upon-Tweed answering member printed Anne-Marie Trevelyan grouped question UIN 142847 question first answered 23/02/2023 17:08:51 answering member 4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan
tabling member	4790 label Biography information for Apsana Begum