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star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thisremove minimum value filter
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Humanitarian Aid: Food Supply more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme FAO–WFP early warning analysis of acute food insecurity hotspots, published on 17 July, and in particular of the recommendation to preserve and scale up critical humanitarian food, nutrition and livelihood assistance. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7509 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>We welcome this joint report and the recommendations made as they promote a comprehensive approach to tackling food insecurity. The FAO-WFP early warning analysis highlights countries that are at risk of significant food security deterioration, including the secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to inform urgent action to safeguard the food security of the most vulnerable communities in these locations.</p><p><br>The UK is working with international partners, including FAO and WFP, to closely monitor the situation and take action. As a leading donor to the COVID-19 response we are supporting our partners to ensure essential commodities and services, and pre-position food supplies for those most in need. We have also adapted our existing social protection, agriculture, and food security programmes, including support to the FAO on locust control, to support the most vulnerable.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:51:23.513Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:51:23.513Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228230
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thisremove minimum value filter
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Developing Countries: Food Supply more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme on (1) the availability of food, (2) agricultural production, (3) food supply chains, and (4) governments’ capacities to protect vulnerable populations; and what are the expected outcomes of any such discussions. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
star this property uin HL7510 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>The UK is concerned about the increasing risk of acute food insecurity, and we engage regularly with the FAO and WFP to discuss the global food security outlook. Recent discussions have focused on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 on food access and availability, agricultural production and food supply chains, and deteriorating trends.</p><p>The FAO and WFP regularly update the UK on their responses, in particular under the Global COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP). Efforts have prioritised anticipatory action to safeguard livelihoods and increase access to food, alongside global humanitarian logistics services. These aim to ensure continuity of critical food supply chains, strengthened national social protection systems, and safety of key food supply chain workers. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global COVID-19 response and the GHRP. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global COVID-19 response and the GHRP. We will continue to work closely with key partners to ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:51:55.22Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:51:55.22Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228253
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Uganda: Migrant Camps more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what additional support they have given to the Bidi Bidi refugee camp in Uganda as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
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The Earl of Sandwich more like this
star this property uin HL7552 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DFID has worked with partners like the United Nations World Food Programme to ensure continuity of life-saving services, such as the delivery of food assistance, to the population of Bidibidi, Uganda’s largest refugee settlement. Additionally, we have supported specific programmes in Bidibidi through Mercy Corps, an International Non-Governmental Organisation, including:</p><p>• a campaign - through public address systems, bulk text messages, posters, song and radio – to raise awareness about prevention of the virus, focused on community “hot spots” including shops, bill boards, markets, water points, and food distribution points;</p><p>• payments in vouchers or via mobile money to more than 1,850 farmers (57% of whom were women) to purchase high quality seeds from local dealers to ensure they did not miss the planting season; and</p><p>• support to small businesses to continue, providing access to basic hygiene supplies, agricultural inputs, and mobile money services. The local dealers that were selected to support the seed distribution referred to above received business development training on topics including business plan development, marketing and record keeping, as well as cash grants to strengthen their business.</p><p>As the pandemic continues to evolve, we are closely monitoring the situation across Uganda, including in the refugee settlements, and prioritising our support accordingly.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:25:47.83Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:25:47.83Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1228255
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Department for International Development more like this
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unstar this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading South Sudan: Mental Health Services more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what funding they have allocated for mental health programmes in South Sudan. more like this
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The Earl of Sandwich more like this
star this property uin HL7554 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
star this property answer text <p>The UK is the leading provider of health services in South Sudan, through the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) (£175m 2018-2023). Through the HPF, UK Aid is improving capacity to identify and manage mental health illnesses in health facilities and hospitals; last year HPF trained 412 health workers on mental health across South Sudan.</p><p><br>UK Aid is also supporting specialised mental health services in areas heavily impacted by violence, through our partnerships with Humanity and Inclusion (£3.7m 2018-2021) and Medair (£16m 2016-2021). We also provide psycho-social support to survivors of gender-based violence as part of a five-year £22 million programme with the International Medical Corps. Finally, UK Aid is working in partnership with the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to provide mental health and psychosocial services in protection of civilian sites, with services targeted particularly at vulnerable groups including women and girls.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this