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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-12-18more like thismore than 2017-12-18
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
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 representations he has made to his Saudi Arabian counterpart on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Islwyn more like this
tabling member printed
Chris Evans more like this
uin 120109 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-12-28more like thismore than 2017-12-28
answer text <p>The British Government is closely engaged on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The Foreign Secretary has discussed the situation with the Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman several times in recent weeks, most recently with the Crown Prince on 19 December. We welcome the Coalition's announcement on 20 December that Hodeidah port will reopen for both humanitarian and commercial supplies, including fuel and food. On 20 December, the Prime Minister discussed this announcement with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman. In 2017/18, the British Government is committing £205 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-12-28T15:33:35.54Zmore like thismore than 2017-12-28T15:33:35.54Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4040
label Biography information for Chris Evans more like this
780487
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-30more like thismore than 2017-10-30
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the creation of a humanitarian corridor to allow aid agencies and NGOs access to people in need in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Fife more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Gethins more like this
uin 110449 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-07more like thismore than 2017-11-07
answer text <p>The UK has taken the lead in lobbying across the international community, urging all parties to the conflict to take action to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. This call was repeated by the UN Security Council Presidential Statement (PRST) proposed and coordinated by the UK in June this year. The PRST expresses deep concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, and calls for recognition of the importance of unhindered humanitarian access. We will now work with our partners to convert words into action. We call on all parties to respect these unified and clear demands from the international community.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-07T16:32:07.637Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-07T16:32:07.637Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4434
label Biography information for Stephen Gethins more like this
780488
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-30more like thismore than 2017-10-30
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the effect of the shortages of medical supplies, food and water in Yemen on the humanitarian situation in Yemen; and what support he plans to provide to authorities in Yemen to mitigate ill effects of those shortages. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Fife more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Gethins more like this
uin 110448 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-11-07more like thismore than 2017-11-07
answer text <p>Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a key priority for the UK. In 2017/18 we are committing £155 million in aid to Yemen, making us the third largest humanitarian donor, and the second largest to the UN appeal. We are prioritising life-saving interventions including food and nutrition support to 1.7 million people and clean water and sanitation for an expected 1.2 million people. In line with the UK-sponsored UN Security Council Presidential Statement, agreed on 15 June, the Government continues to lead in lobbying across the international community, urging all parties to the conflict to take action to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-11-07T16:28:42.633Zmore like thismore than 2017-11-07T16:28:42.633Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4434
label Biography information for Stephen Gethins more like this
765765
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-10-06more like thismore than 2017-10-06
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
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 discussions he has had with his Saudi counterpart on the challenges faced by humanitarian agencies delivering aid to Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 106067 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-10-16more like thismore than 2017-10-16
answer text <p>Addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is a key priority for the UK and we continue to raise the issue in regular Ministerial-level conversations with our regional and international partners. The Foreign Secretary raised the humanitarian situation in his discussion with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on 25 August</p><p>The UK has also taken the lead in urging all parties to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access. This call was repeated by the UN Security Council Presidential Statement proposed and coordinated by the UK in June. This September at the UN General Assembly I hosted a Ministerial-level meeting with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the US and UN Special Envoy for Yemen. All recognized the dire humanitarian situation and agreed that more must be done to alleviate immediate need.</p> more like this
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-10-16T16:23:31.203Zmore like thismore than 2017-10-16T16:23:31.203Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this
756714
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-09-04more like thismore than 2017-09-04
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Chippenham more like this
tabling member printed
Michelle Donelan more like this
uin 8442 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-09-11more like thismore than 2017-09-11
answer text <p>Yemen is one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world. According to the UN, almost 21 million people (over 75% of the population) are in need of humanitarian aid, with nearly 10 million in need of immediate help to save or sustain life. Yemen is also facing the world’s worst cholera outbreak with over 624,000 suspected cholera cases recorded since April and more than 2,000 deaths.</p><p>In response, the UK has increased our funding for Yemen to £139 million for 2017-18. This includes support for cholera prevention; the provision of medical supplies and treatment for those affected; as well as life-saving interventions including nutrition support to 1.7 million people and clean water and sanitation for 1.2 million people.</p><p>On the 11<sup>th</sup> August, the Secretary of State for International Development announced that we are targeting £8 million of our support to UNICEF and the International Organization for Migration on activities specifically to address cholera. The funding will be used to provide medical supplies to half a million people, give safe access to chlorinated water to 300,000 people, and rehabilitate medical facilities used by 250,000 people.</p><p>This is a significant increase from previous years, and makes us the second-largest contributor to the UN’s 2017 Yemen Appeal and the third-largest humanitarian donor overall. At the same time the UK continues to play a leading role in lobbying for a political solution to the conflict, as well as pressing others in the international community to step up and provide co-ordinated humanitarian support.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-09-11T17:03:10.477Zmore like thismore than 2017-09-11T17:03:10.477Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4530
label Biography information for Michelle Donelan more like this
746712
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-06-29more like thismore than 2017-06-29
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Tewkesbury more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
uin 2050 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
answer text <p>Yemen is one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world. According to the UN, almost 21 million people (over 70% of the population) are in need of humanitarian aid and 7 million face extreme food shortages (including 462,000 children under 5 suffering from acute malnutrition). As a result, Yemen is facing the world’s worst cholera outbreak with 262,650 cases recorded and over 1,587 deaths.</p><p>In response, the UK has increased our funding for Yemen to £139 million for 2017/18. This includes support for cholera prevention, and the provision of medical supplies and treatment for those affected. In addition, we are helping fund 1 million cholera vaccines that are currently being sent to Yemen through GAVI, the Global Vaccine Alliance. Last year, the UK helped more than 1 million Yemenis with emergency humanitarian assistance, including food, healthcare and nutrition support.</p><p>The UK is the second largest donor to the UN’s Yemen appeal, and continues active lobbying for a political solution as well for others in the international community to step up co-ordinated action and funding.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-04T14:23:04.85Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-04T14:23:04.85Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
253
label Biography information for Mr Laurence Robertson more like this
711058
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-14more like thismore than 2017-03-14
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government has taken to encourage the Saudi-led coalition to open up aid access to Yemen via unblocking Hodeida port and opening up airspace. more like this
tabling member constituency Liverpool, West Derby more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Twigg more like this
uin 67869 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>The UK continues to lobby all parties to the conflict to facilitate commercial and humanitarian access, and is supporting the UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the UN Humanitarian Air Service to improve access for humanitarian agencies.</p><p> </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 2017-03-20T16:53:35.327Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T16:53:35.327Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
167
label Biography information for Stephen Twigg more like this
710611
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-13more like thismore than 2017-03-13
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether she has made an estimate of the value of UK humanitarian aid to Yemen that has been prevented from entering Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 67451 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>We have not made an estimate of the value of UK humanitarian aid to Yemen that has been prevented from entering Yemen by the Saudi-led coalition. However, we continue to urge all parties to the conflict to take all reasonable steps to allow and facilitate rapid and safe humanitarian access.</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 2017-03-20T16:50:59.64Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T16:50:59.64Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
710612
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-03-13more like thismore than 2017-03-13
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what estimate she has made of the value of UK humanitarian aid to Yemen that has been prevented from entering Yemen by Houthi forces in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 67452 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-20more like thismore than 2017-03-20
answer text <p>We have not made an estimate of the value of UK humanitarian aid to Yemen that has been prevented from entering Yemen by Houthi forces. However, we continue to urge all parties to the conflict to take all reasonable steps to allow and facilitate rapid and safe humanitarian access.</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 2017-03-20T16:56:05.673Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-20T16:56:05.673Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
605975
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-10-19more like thismore than 2016-10-19
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: Humanitarian Aid remove filter
house id 1 remove filter
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is giving to aid organisations based in Yemen to deliver humanitarian assistance in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Edmonton more like this
tabling member printed
Kate Osamor more like this
uin 49506 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-10-25more like thismore than 2016-10-25
answer text <p>The UK is the fourth largest donor to Yemen with an additional £37 million in UK funding for Yemen announced at the UN General Assembly. This brings the UK’s total to £100 million in humanitarian assistance for 2016/17 which is provided to aid organisations in Yemen. Last year, we helped more than 1.3 million Yemenis with food, medical supplies, water, and emergency shelter.</p><p>We also continue to urge parties to the conflict to take all reasonable steps to facilitate rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to ensure our partners are able to deliver aid to its intended beneficiaries.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Witham more like this
answering member printed Priti Patel more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-10-25T15:27:08.95Zmore like thismore than 2016-10-25T15:27:08.95Z
answering member
4066
label Biography information for Priti Patel more like this
tabling member
4515
label Biography information for Kate Osamor more like this