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851472
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 904087 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answer text <p>The UK is the third-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, with £205 million this financial year. This provides enough food for 3.4 million people for at least a month, nutrition support for 1.7 million people, and clean water and sanitation for an expected 1.2 million people. We play a leading role in lobbying all sides to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</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 2018-02-28T16:30:30.387Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-28T16:30:30.387Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
851473
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Crops more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps her Department is taking to promote food security in developing countries by increasing crop yields. more like this
tabling member constituency Montgomeryshire more like this
tabling member printed
Glyn Davies more like this
uin 904088 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answer text <p>DFID continues to invest in the development of crops that are more productive, that are resistant to diseases and able to withstand drought and flooding; and to get these into widespread use by farmers. Over 10 million farmers in developing countries have benefited from these investments.</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 2018-02-28T16:31:28.677Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-28T16:31:28.677Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4041
label Biography information for Glyn Davies more like this
851474
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Yemen: Politics and Government more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield Central more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Blomfield more like this
uin 904090 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answer text <p>The UK is the third-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, with £205 million this financial year. This provides enough food for 3.4 million people for at least a month, nutrition support for 1.7 million people, and clean water and sanitation for an expected 1.2 million people. We play a leading role in lobbying all sides to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</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 2018-02-28T16:33:53.453Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-28T16:33:53.453Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
4058
label Biography information for Paul Blomfield more like this
851475
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Disability more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to support people with disabilities in developing countries. more like this
tabling member constituency Walsall North more like this
tabling member printed
Eddie Hughes more like this
uin 904092 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-02-28more like thismore than 2018-02-28
answer text <p>Disability inclusion is a top priority for DFID. DFID programmes are tackling stigma and discrimination, and supporting people with disabilities to access services, opportunities and rights. In July, the UK will host a Global Disability Summit to increase action and investment, lock-in progress and share best practice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Portsmouth North more like this
answering member printed Penny Mordaunt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-02-28T16:33:02.787Zmore like thismore than 2018-02-28T16:33:02.787Z
answering member
4017
label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt more like this
tabling member
4635
label Biography information for Eddie Hughes more like this
850636
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Global Partnership for 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, for what reason her Department has allocated to the Global Partnership for Education less than the £381 million over the next three years recommended in the First Report of the International Development Committee, DFID's work on education: Leaving no one behind?, HC 367, published on 21 November 2017. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Hall Green more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
uin 129891 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
answer text <p>I refer the Hon Gentleman to the Written Answer I provided on 28 February 2018 to PQ 128969.</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 2018-03-06T12:42:07.593Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T12:42:07.593Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
304
label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
850721
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Democratic Republic of Congo: Politics and Government 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 her Department is taking to support the implementation of the Saint Sylvestre agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo. more like this
tabling member constituency Newcastle upon Tyne North more like this
tabling member printed
Catherine McKinnell more like this
uin 129962 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-05more like thismore than 2018-03-05
answer text <p>The UK continues to actively encourage the government of DRC and other political stakeholders to respect the constitution and fully implement the Saint Sylvestre accord. This is critical to a peaceful and democratic transfer of power and the peace and stability of the DRC. The UK is providing support to the electoral process with the intention of promoting democracy and protect fundamental freedoms in the DRC. The UK has committed over £18m in funding to support peaceful and credible elections since 2015. We are working with international partners and the Congolese authorities on the agreement and implementation of these activities.</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 2018-03-05T17:59:12.49Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-05T17:59:12.49Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4125
label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell more like this
850827
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Ethical Trading Initiative 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 the Government is taking to encourage businesses to comply with the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code. more like this
tabling member constituency Huddersfield more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
uin 130054 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-06more like thismore than 2018-03-06
answer text <p>Promoting jobs where workers’ rights are upheld, living wages are paid, and they are free from exploitation, is fundamental for alleviating poverty. The Ethical Trading Initiative’s Base Code is an important standard for companies to aim for, which is why DFID has provided ETI with a £5.1M grant and is encouraging its suppliers to sign up to it.</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 2018-03-06T14:14:38.757Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-06T14:14:38.757Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
411
label Biography information for Mr Barry Sheerman more like this
850986
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-27more like thismore than 2018-02-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Department for International Development: Counselling 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 the Department requires agencies delivering its programmes to ensure their staff have access to counselling for (a) post traumatic stress disorder and (b) other mental health needs. more like this
tabling member constituency Preston more like this
tabling member printed
Sir Mark Hendrick more like this
uin 130186 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-05more like thismore than 2018-03-05
answer text <p>DFID conducts due diligence to obtain a sufficient level of assurance of a potential delivery partner’s internal control framework, capacity and capability to deliver DFID programmes prior to entering into a formal agreement. DFID’s grant arrangements and contracts state that delivery partners are responsible for the health, safety and security of their staff.</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 2018-03-05T18:26:35.493Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-05T18:26:35.493Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
473
label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick more like this
849966
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-26more like thismore than 2018-02-26
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Gaza: 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, what assistance the Government is providing to Gaza in response to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs' July 2017 call for the funding of essential services including health, water and sanitation. more like this
tabling member constituency Birmingham, Hall Green more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
uin 129534 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-05more like thismore than 2018-03-05
answer text <p>The UK is providing £1.9 million to support the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Gaza urgent funding appeal. This is being delivered through the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to support critical water, sanitation and hygiene needs identified by the appeal. UK funding is helping to provide clean water and rehabilitate sanitation facilities to stop the spread of disease, benefitting approximately 1 million Gazans. We remain concerned about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and are monitoring the situation closely including tracking the UN’s emergency indicators.</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 2018-03-05T17:30:29.99Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-05T17:30:29.99Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
304
label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff more like this
849979
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-02-26more like thismore than 2018-02-26
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Syria: Disability 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 assessment she has made of the effect of the needs of children with disabilities in Syria on the Government’s commitment to the Grand Bargain scheme for additional investment for (a) local NGOs and (b) other partners, in advance of this year's Global Disability Summit. more like this
tabling member constituency Westmorland and Lonsdale more like this
tabling member printed
Tim Farron more like this
uin 129547 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-03-01more like thismore than 2018-03-01
answer text <p>The UK is working with the UN and other donors to translate the Grand Bargain commitments made at the World Humanitarian Summit into action. This includes supporting the capacity of local and national responders.</p><p>Since 2012, DFID has allocated £897 million to support those most in need in Syria, including vulnerable groups such as disabled children. DFID also provides tailored support through specialist paediatric centres for children with both mental and physical disabilities that are designed to meet their needs. While we are not looking to provide additional investment, we are exploring options to improve capacity of all partners in Syria to ensure better disability inclusion across our programmes.</p><p>In the run up to the first ever Global Disability Summit, which the UK is co-hosting, DFID will continue to galvanise the international community to commit more, both in terms of funding and action. This will be a pivotal moment for the disability community which will create global momentum across partners, NGOs, and governments.</p>
answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire more like this
answering member printed Alistair Burt more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-03-01T17:04:53.323Zmore like thismore than 2018-03-01T17:04:53.323Z
answering member
1201
label Biography information for Alistair Burt more like this
tabling member
1591
label Biography information for Tim Farron more like this