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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their current commitment, bilaterally and multilaterally, to the United Nations Level 3 Emergency Situation in Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2215 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
answer text <p>In December 2013 the UN declared a Level 3 crisis in CAR which is in effect until December 2014. The UK welcomed the UN declaration which more accurately reflected the severity of the situation on the ground and brought much needed attention and resources from across the UN system to respond to the crisis.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK has been closely monitoring the situation and has committed a total of £18 million in humanitarian funding to CAR in 2014 to help hundreds of thousands of people, along with £7 million in Cameroon and Chad to assist CAR refugees. The funds are going towards the protection of civilians, urgent medical assistance, and to food security and livelihoods assistance through UN agencies, the Red Cross and NGOs. In 2014, the UK is the third largest bilateral humanitarian donor to CAR after the USA (£87 million) and the EU (£39 million). The UK’s combined bilateral and multilateral contributions (through the EU and the UN’s Central Emergency Response Fund) to the CAR crisis total £27 million in 2014.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-03T11:56:42.4166785Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T11:56:42.4166785Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
100001
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Central African Republic more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will review the level of humanitarian aid given bilaterally to the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2216 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
answer text <p>The UK has been closely monitoring the situation in CAR and has committed a total of £18 million in humanitarian funding to CAR in 2014 to help hundreds of thousands of people, along with £7 million in Cameroon and Chad to assist CAR refugees. In 2014, the UK is the third largest bilateral humanitarian donor to CAR after the USA (£87 million) and the EU (£39 million). DFID officials conduct quarterly visits to CAR in order to meet with partners and review the response.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-03T11:58:34.5403704Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T11:58:34.5403704Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
100003
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Pakistan more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what projects they fund within the educational services in Pakistan that promote religious tolerance. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL2218 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-03more like thismore than 2014-11-03
answer text <p>DFID’s provincial education programmes in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab provinces support the implementation of Pakistan’s 2006 reformed curriculum which includes teaching on religious tolerance and respect for diversity. In 2014 DFID support will benefit some 6.3 million children in school in Pakistan.<br></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-03T11:55:38.2788256Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-03T11:55:38.2788256Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
93674
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-15more like thismore than 2014-10-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Ebola more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the remarks of Dr Margaret Chan, Director General of the World Health Organisation, about the ebola outbreak; and what is their current assessment of the projected number of fatalities in West Africa. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2103 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>We share the WHO’s concerns about the potential scale and global threat posed by the Ebola outbreak. According to the latest WHO data, there have been 4493 deaths from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as of 12 October. The US Centre for Disease Control estimates that the number of cases in West Africa could reach 1.4 million by January 2015. In response to the outbreak, the UK is playing a leading role in the international response, and has committed £125 million to contain, control and ultimately defeat the disease in Sierra Leone.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-21T16:34:09.0084151Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T16:34:09.0084151Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
93713
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-15more like thismore than 2014-10-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading North Africa more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will help to set up systems, for example using satellites or drones, in order to prevent migrants attempting to cross the Sahara from dying from heat and thirst. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL2142 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>DFID is working in Africa to improve the conditions for the poorest people and to address overall stability and security. DFID monitors the numbers of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Sahel region as part of routine humanitarian surveillance but does not specifically monitor routes followed by irregular migrants. There are no plans to set up such monitoring systems. Similarly DFID provides humanitarian support across the Sahel region to refugees and IDPs, with £12m to UNHCR for refugee support and £17.5m through ICRC in support of conflict affected people provided across the region since January 2013. DFID Ethiopia also is providing £0.5m support to Eritrean refugees. This includes sensitisation messages on the difficulties of legal and illegal migration, and support for unaccompanied children who need special protection.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T13:30:37.2087198Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T13:30:37.2087198Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
93408
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Iraq more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the safety of Christian and Yezidi refugees in the Kurdish region in Iraq and the likelihood of an IS-led genocide against them. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2074 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>The UK Government is using all the resources at its disposal to push back and ultimately seek to destroy ISIL. This includes providing military assistance to the Kurdish Peshmerga forces fighting ISIL so that they can restore control over the areas taken by ISIL, deploying a specialist team of Army trainers into Erbil, to provide Iraqi forces with training, and the RAF carrying out surveillance flights to provide greater situational awareness. The UK will continue to closely monitor the situation in the Kurdish and wider regions of Iraq.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In addition, DFID has provided £23m of UK Aid to Iraq, £17.5 million of which is funding NGOs, the UN and the Red Cross who continue to provide support to displaced people, including carrying out protection activities. All UK funded aid is distributed on the basis of need to ensure civilians are not discriminated against. Our aid is reaching displaced people across Iraq, including in the Kurdish region, to which many Christians and Yazidis have fled.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for DFID visited Iraq in August and urged the then Designate, now confirmed in post, Iraqi Prime Minister, Haida al-Abadi, to ensure that his government protects all minorities in Iraq, promotes human rights and asserts the rule of law. The UK has also helped to secure a UN Human Rights Council Resolution mandating the UN urgently to investigate and report on ISIL abuses.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-21T16:34:47.5736019Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T16:34:47.5736019Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
93410
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-14more like thismore than 2014-10-14
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Middle East more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they have considered relocating tented facilities from Afghanistan to the Kurdish regional area to house displaced refugees; and what discussions they have had with the Kurdish authorities about providing adequate shelter for refugees during the winter months. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL2076 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-21more like thismore than 2014-10-21
answer text <p>DFID is already delivering at scale in Iraq. UK Aid has provided £17.5 million (of a total £23m) in funding to the UN, NGOs (Non-Government Organisations) and ICRC (International Committee of the Red Cross) for projects including winterisation assistance such as shelter kits for people living in collective shelters and unfinished buildings. In addition we have supplied 1,545 winterised tents and 4,720 thermal blankets for various UN agencies and NGO partners to distribute across affected areas including to families vulnerable in the winter climate. Our Advisors on the ground are working closely with aid agencies, the UN and the Kurdistan Regional Government to ensure that there is both an accurate assessment of need and an effective plan for meeting it. The UK will continue to closely monitor the situation in the Kurdish and wider regions of Iraq.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-21T16:35:30.5506625Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-21T16:35:30.5506625Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
92792
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government how much financial assistance they pledged at the recent Cairo conference to the rebuilding of Gaza; whether such resources will be passed to the Palestinian Authority directly or through a third party; and when they expect to release the first tranche of resources. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL2028 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>The UK pledged £20 million at the conference for Gaza reconstruction. These funds will be channelled through both the Palestinian Authority (via a Trust Fund administered by the World Bank), and through implementing partners with an established presence in Gaza, including UN agencies. The first tranche of resources will be released rapidly, to fund the removal of unexploded ordnance, facilities to offer reconstructive surgery, and the mechanism to monitor the import of construction materials.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T13:21:42.7678909Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T13:21:42.7678909Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this
92793
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what contact they have had with the government of Israel about ensuring the smooth flow of rebuilding materials into Gaza; and what assurances they have been given by that government that such materials will not be blocked by Israel. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL2029 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>The UK has an ongoing dialogue with the Government of Israel on issues relating to humanitarian access and reconstruction in Gaza. DFID funds the UN Access Coordination Unit to facilitate the movement of goods and people in and out of Gaza. We welcome the agreement between Israel, the Palestinian Authority and the UN on the mechanism for the import of construction materials, and stand ready to support its continued implementation.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T13:18:14.9980362Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T13:18:14.9980362Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this
92794
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-13more like thismore than 2014-10-13
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Palestinians more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the role of Hamas representatives in decision-making by the Palestinian Authority on the use of rebuilding materials in Gaza. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Warner more like this
uin HL2030 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-23more like thismore than 2014-10-23
answer text <p>The import of construction materials into Gaza will be monitored and verified by a tripartite monitoring and verification mechanism involving the UN, Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. Hamas is not represented on the steering committee overseeing implementation. Individuals and companies in receipt of materials will be vetted to ensure compliance with UK and EU counter-terrorism legislation.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-23T13:17:16.8566447Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-23T13:17:16.8566447Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
1732
label Biography information for Lord Warner more like this