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1092774

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	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Southern Africa: Storms
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made in the aftermath of Cyclone Idai of the logistical needs of (1) Malawi, (2) Mozambique, and (3) Zimbabwe; and in respect of each, what has been their response.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL14725
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>Cyclone Idai has devastated parts of Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. There have so far been over 700 fatalities and the UN estimates that up to 2.6m people may be affected. Mozambique has been the hardest-hit with almost 17,400 houses destroyed and up to 350,000 people at risk due to rising water levels. The UK Government is providing up to £22 million in support, including £4 million to match the UK public’s generous contributions to the Disasters Emergency Committee’s appeal. In Mozambique, UKaid is supporting the World Food Programme to feed 400,000 people and we have sent life-saving relief supplies including tents and thousands of shelter kits. In Malawi, we are helping 140,000 people to feed themselves and in Zimbabwe we are providing essential health supplies, hygiene kits and child protection support. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and stand ready to provide further support if needed.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 01/04/2019 15:49:02 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1092775

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Southern Africa: Storms
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with international relief agencies in order to coordinate assistance to the region affected by Cyclone Idai.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL14726
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK is working closely with international partners to address immediate needs across the region. On 21<sup>st</sup> March, the Secretary of State for International Development spoke with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and called on him to ensure that the UN mobilises quickly and effectively. Ministers are in touch with other key international figures to ensure an effective response. UK staff on the ground are working closely with relief agencies to coordinate the response, and senior officials are in regular communication with their counterparts across the international community.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 01/04/2019 15:50:07 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng

1092776

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Southern Africa: Storms
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the deployment of the British Armed Forces to provide engineering and logistical advice and support to the region affected by Cyclone Idai; and whether they have received any requests for such assistance.
	tabling member printed	Lord Boateng
	uin	HL14727
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK Government has deployed an RAF A400M Atlas aircraft to deliver up to 20 tonnes of UK aid supplies in support of the cyclone response in Mozambique. DFID, as the lead UK department is working closely with the Ministry of Defence and continues to keep additional options for UK assistance under review.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 01/04/2019 15:50:32 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	147 label Biography information for Lord Boateng