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800417

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date	04/12/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Somalia and Somaliland: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether aid has been provided in transitional livelihood support to former Al-Shabaab supporters through Adam Smith International on behalf of the Department for International Development's Somalia and Somaliland programmes, in each of the last six years; and if so, how much.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3804
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>No aid has been provided by the Department for International Development through Adam Smith International or any other channel for this purpose in any of the last six years.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 11/12/2017 17:51:51 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

800418

registered interest
date	04/12/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Somalia: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will place in the Library of the House copies of correspondence detailing operational and reputational risks relating to the Department for International Development's Somalia programme; and what assessment they have made of the conclusion of the report by the Independent Commission for Aid Impact, UK Aid in a Conflict Affected Country: Reducing Conflict and Fragility in Somalia, that those risks "were the subject of anxious consideration within and between departments”.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3805
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p>Internal correspondence on risks is often of the sensitive nature and is not therefore in the public domain. The specific reference in the ICAI report on Somalia to the “anxious consideration” of risks refers to a specific project. The report goes on to say that: “We found, from records of the discussions and interviews with DFID and FCO managers, that the Local Strategy Board addressed the various concerns raised mainly by DFID about the value and risks of the programme, agreed modifications and safeguards, and monitored progress, reporting to the higher-level committees as appropriate”.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 11/12/2017 17:54:16 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

800419

registered interest
date	04/12/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Somalia: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent assessment they have made of the ability of (1) the Department for International Development, and (2) the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, to measure the impact of their operations in Somalia on conflict and fragility, with particular regard to whether they are doing more good than harm.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3806
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2017 answer text <p><em>A variety of tools and methods are used both by the Department for Internation<em>al Development and the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund to measure the impact of programming and ensure that HMG funded projects do no harm. These include conflict sensitivity analyses, enhanced monitoring of results and impacts (including by independent third parties), and where required the use of more formalised Overseas Security and Justice Assessments.</em></em></p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 11/12/2017 17:55:45 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

792378

registered interest
date	20/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Leprosy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Department for International Development has provided assistance to countries where leprosy is prevalent (1) to train staff in leprosy detection and treatment, (2) to increase public awareness of leprosy and access to treatment, and (3) to promote stigma reduction, including the repeal of discriminatory legislation and improved provision of mental health support.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3333
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2017 answer text <p>DFID funds civil society organisations such as the Leprosy Mission for England and Wales and LEPRA to diagnose, treat and support those afflicted with leprosy. Funded projects have targeted stigma and discrimination. DFID also works to strengthen health systems, which helps countries to prevent and treat causes of ill health, including leprosy.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 04/12/2017 15:44:33 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

788860

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Leprosy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following comments by Lord Bates on 3 April (HL Deb, cols 914–34) that they are committed to tackling neglected tropical diseases, why leprosy has not been included in the ASCEND programme or in all the Department for International Development’s neglected tropical diseases funding opportunities.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID’s decision to focus on certain NTDs in existing programmes was based on analysis of disease burden, gaps, impact and cost effectiveness. Our new ASCEND programme to tackle NTDs is being designed to be flexible and could include leprosy if activities can be delivered in an integrated way with focus diseases.</p><p>DFID is a leading donor tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally through a range of NTD programmes, activities with the relevant part of WHO and research. DFID works to strengthen health systems, which helps countries to prevent and treat causes of ill health, including leprosy. DFID also funds civil society organisations such as Leprosy Mission England and Wales and LEPRA to diagnose, treat and support those afflicted with leprosy.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 28/11/2017 16:18:36 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

788861

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Leprosy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many people worldwide were diagnosed with leprosy in the last year for which figures are available;  how many of those affected were children; in how many countries the disease was reported; and how many people worldwide are living with disabilities as a result of leprosy.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3170
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>The WHO reported the detection of 214,783 new cases of leprosy in 2016. In countries for which figures for children were available, a total of 18,230 of those affected were children. 137 countries reported leprosy prevalence for 2016, with 102 countries reporting 1 or more new cases. 13 countries reported 1,000 new cases or more. The number of new cases with grade-2 disabilities, where a person has visible deformities, was 12,819.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 28/11/2017 16:19:07 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

788862

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Leprosy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their approach to tackling leprosy; what mapping of leprosy hotspots they have made to ensure targeted interventions; whether they have supported any new early diagnostic tests for leprosy; and if so, which ones.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3171
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>Leprosy is a neglected tropical disease, as defined by the World Health Organisation. DFID supports progress towards the WHO 2020 targets on leprosy through our funding to civil society organisations such as Leprosy Mission England and Wales and LEPRA and to the WHO’s NTD programme. DFID has not supported the development of any new diagnostic tests for leprosy, but DFID supports the strengthening of health systems, helping to ensure that countries are better able to detect and treat all causes of ill health, including leprosy.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 28/11/2017 16:19:35 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

788863

registered interest
date	14/11/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Leprosy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, to combat leprosy, the Department for International Development has supported the use of (1) contact tracing, (2) chemoprophylaxis, (3) improvements to water, sanitation and hygience (WASH), and (4) education about the transmission of leprosy.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL3172
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID is a leading donor tackling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) globally through activities with the relevant part of WHO, research and strengthening health systems, which helps countries to prevent and treat ill health, including leprosy. The WHO, supported by Novartis, provides multidrug therapy (MDT) to all diagnosed leprosy patients in the world.</p><p>DFID does not have water, sanitation and hygiene programmes that target leprosy specifically, but DFID programmes focus on safe water that will support limb care and other needs of those afflicted with leprosy.</p><p>On education, the DFID-funded LEPRA project in Bangladesh uses a participatory approach, empowering women to detect the early signs of leprosy within their communities, teaching self-care practices and strengthening the local health service response.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 28/11/2017 16:20:07 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

768525

registered interest
date	11/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Iraq: Refugees
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that vulnerable Iraqi refugees from Yazidi, Christian and Shia minority groups have the same access to international assistance, such as the right to work, education and asylum, that has been offered to Syrian refugees.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL1881
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/10/2017 answer text <p>This year the UK will provide £40 million for urgent humanitarian assistance in Iraq and over £25 million of support for UN stabilisation efforts, including support for the Funding Facility for Stabilisation (FFS) managed by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to help rebuild communities affected by Daesh, including for minority communities in newly liberated areas in Iraq. The FFS is currently implementing 171 projects in Christian communities and 80 in Yezidi areas. 746,000 Iraqs from minority communities will benefit from these stabilisation projects when they return home in the months ahead. DFID delivery partners have clear guidelines in place following international humanitarian laws which prevent discrimination in the delivery of aid.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 24/10/2017 16:36:13 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

767884

registered interest
date	10/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Iraq: Overseas Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Christian, Yazidi and Shia minorities in Iraq are considered as vulnerable people in terms of UK humanitarian assistance; and if so, how this status is factored into UK aid programming both in Iraq and countries hosting refugees from these communities.
tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
uin	HL1803
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2017 answer text <p>The UK Government recognises the vulnerability of religious minorities in Iraq. DFID’s funding for Iraq and host countries of Iraqi refugees is based on humanitarian principles of neutrality and impartiality; and we aim to ensure that no one is excluded or discriminated against on the grounds of race, ethnicity, or religion, that the specific risks facing minorities are addressed and that our assistance reaches those who need it most, including vulnerable people from minority communities such as Yazidis, Shia and Christians. DFID regularly challenges our partners in Iraq and host countries of Iraqi refugees to demonstrate that they are doing all they can to meet the needs of the most vulnerable people, including those from religious minorities. We welcome information from all sources to help us to hold them to account.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 18/10/2017 16:52:25 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool