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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-26more like thismore than 2015-10-26
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 estimate her Department has made of the number of people under the age of 18 displaced by the conflict in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Bradford East more like this
tabling member printed
Imran Hussain more like this
uin 13423 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-29more like thismore than 2015-10-29
answer text <p>The UN reports that the number of people displaced internally in Yemen is 2.3 million; of those, the UN estimates that 21% are boys under the age of 18, and 22% are girls under the age of 18. The UN does not have age-disaggregated data for refugees who have fled from Yemen.</p><br /><p>The UK is one of the largest donors to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, and has announced a £75 million commitment. UK aid is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter, including for internally displaced people and children.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-29T15:47:23.337Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-29T15:47:23.337Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
4394
label Biography information for Imran Hussain more like this
421158
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-13more like thismore than 2015-10-13
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 ongoing de facto blockade of Yemen by the government of Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition on (a) aid and (b) commercial supplies to that country. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Fife more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Gethins more like this
uin 11646 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-19more like thismore than 2015-10-19
answer text <p>The conflict in Yemen has resulted in severe restrictions on imports of humanitarian and commercial supplies into the country, including essential fuel, food and medicines. According to the UN, since April, Yemen has received 2.1 million metric tonnes of food (90% through commercial imports and 10% through humanitarian aid) but only 25% of its estimated fuel needs.</p><br /><p>The UK continues to call on all parties to facilitate unimpeded and immediate humanitarian access to all people in need in Yemen, and to lift any restrictions on commercial and humanitarian shipping.</p><br /><p>The UK is one of the largest donors to the crisis in Yemen and has announced £75 million to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, focused on the most urgent life-saving needs. UK aid is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter, as well as supporting UN work to co-ordinate the international humanitarian response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-19T16:16:38.617Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-19T16:16:38.617Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
4434
label Biography information for Stephen Gethins more like this
421159
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-10-13more like thismore than 2015-10-13
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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, if she will take steps to ensure that all parties involved in the conflict in Yemen allow unimpeded humanitarian access (a) into and (b) within the country to reach people in need. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Fife more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Gethins more like this
uin 11647 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-19more like thismore than 2015-10-19
answer text <p>The UK continues to call on all parties to facilitate rapid, safe and unhindered access to all people in need in Yemen, and to lift any restrictions on commercial and humanitarian shipping.</p><br /><p>The UK is one of the largest donors to the crisis in Yemen and has announced £75 million to respond to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, focused on the most urgent life-saving needs. UK aid is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter, as well as supporting UN work to co-ordinate the international humanitarian response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-19T16:09:10.203Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-19T16:09:10.203Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
4434
label Biography information for Stephen Gethins more like this
418967
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 material support and assistance her Department is providing to refugees fleeing conflict in Yemen; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Coventry South more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
uin 10365 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-10-12more like thismore than 2015-10-12
answer text <p>According to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), most refugees from the conflict in Yemen have fled to Djibouti and Somalia.</p><p>In order to improve the living conditions of migrants and refugees from Yemen in Djibouti, the UK is supporting the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with in kind assistance consisting of shelter kits, water containers, family kitchen sets, blankets, hygiene kits and solar lanterns.</p><p>For refugees from Yemen in Somalia, the UK is also providing water, sanitation and hygiene supplies; child friendly spaces and support to reunify separated families in reception centres; and assistance for onward travel. As part of our contributions to the United Nations Common Humanitarian Fund and the support of the Danish Refugee Council, the UK is also providing a package of food, health and shelter assistance to refugees.</p><p>The latest UN estimates show more than 21 million people are now in need of assistance. Millions of Yemenis are going without food, fuel, water and medicine.</p><p>We are the 4th largest donor, providing a commitment of £75m to date to the humanitarian crisis to help at least half a million Yemenis caught in this conflict. This is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter.</p>
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-10-12T15:56:21.087Zmore like thismore than 2015-10-12T15:56:21.087Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
308
label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham more like this
417984
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-09more like thismore than 2015-09-09
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 her Department has made of the likelihood and scale of food shortages in Yemen as a result of conflict in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Oxford East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Andrew Smith more like this
uin 9699 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-16more like thismore than 2015-09-16
answer text <p>Food security for the people of Yemen is a growing concern. According to the UN, of the 12.9 million Yemenis classified as food insecure, 6 million are facing severe food shortages. In Hodeidah city alone, UNICEF has warned that 96,000 severely malnourished children are at risk of dying. The ongoing conflict has affected imports of essential fuel, food and medical supplies into Yemen. In addition, ongoing fighting is preventing the distribution of food to those who most need it.</p><p>The UK is one of the largest donors to the crisis in Yemen and has announced £55 million to help at least half a million Yemenis caught in this conflict. This is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-16T14:18:53.433Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-16T14:18:53.433Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
95
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Smith more like this
417710
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-08more like thismore than 2015-09-08
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 recent assessment her Department has made of the humanitarian situation in Aden. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Fife more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Gethins more like this
uin 9419 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
answer text <p>The humanitarian situation in Yemen is now one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. According to the UN, 21 million Yemenis - more than 80% of the population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Of those, over 6 million people are facing severe food shortages, with households struggling to meet their daily needs. In particular, 1.8 million children require access to life-saving nutrition services. In Hodeidah city alone, UNICEF has warned that 96,000 severely malnourished children are at risk of dying.</p><p> </p><p>According to the UN, the total population of Aden is in need of humanitarian assistance, with one of the highest numbers of populations displaced as a result of the conflict. The people of Aden have been affected by reduced access to basic services, including healthcare, food, and clean drinking water in recent months due to the impact of ongoing conflict and food insecurity and malnutrition.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is one of the largest donors to the crisis and has so far announced £55 million to help vulnerable people across Yemen. This is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
grouped question UIN 9561 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-15T15:22:46.317Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-15T15:22:46.317Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
4434
label Biography information for Stephen Gethins more like this
417711
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-09-08more like thismore than 2015-09-08
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 recent assessment her Department has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Fife more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Gethins more like this
uin 9561 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-09-15more like thismore than 2015-09-15
answer text <p>The humanitarian situation in Yemen is now one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. According to the UN, 21 million Yemenis - more than 80% of the population - are in need of humanitarian assistance. Of those, over 6 million people are facing severe food shortages, with households struggling to meet their daily needs. In particular, 1.8 million children require access to life-saving nutrition services. In Hodeidah city alone, UNICEF has warned that 96,000 severely malnourished children are at risk of dying.</p><p> </p><p>According to the UN, the total population of Aden is in need of humanitarian assistance, with one of the highest numbers of populations displaced as a result of the conflict. The people of Aden have been affected by reduced access to basic services, including healthcare, food, and clean drinking water in recent months due to the impact of ongoing conflict and food insecurity and malnutrition.</p><p> </p><p>The UK is one of the largest donors to the crisis and has so far announced £55 million to help vulnerable people across Yemen. This is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
grouped question UIN 9419 more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-09-15T15:22:46.387Zmore like thismore than 2015-09-15T15:22:46.387Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
4434
label Biography information for Stephen Gethins more like this
391023
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-17more like thismore than 2015-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 her Department has made of how many people are at risk of death arising from the current conflict in Yemen; and what steps she is taking to protect such people. more like this
tabling member constituency Oxford East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Andrew Smith more like this
uin 7821 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-23more like thismore than 2015-07-23
answer text <p>As a result of the crisis, the UN estimate that 21 million Yemenis (more than 80% of the population) are in need of humanitarian assistance. Of those, over 6 million people are facing severe shortages of food and 1.6 million women and children are suffering from acute malnutrition.</p><p> </p><p>DFID has allocated £55 million to support humanitarian response in Yemen which will provide emergency shelter, healthcare, water and food assistance, as well as supporting UN work to co-ordinate the humanitarian response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-23T14:04:15.15Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-23T14:04:15.15Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
95
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Smith more like this
391024
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-17more like thismore than 2015-07-17
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 economic effects of the conflict in Yemen; and what steps she is taking to help people affected by that conflict. more like this
tabling member constituency Oxford East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Andrew Smith more like this
uin 7823 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-23more like thismore than 2015-07-23
answer text <p>The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast that Yemen’s economy will contract by 2.2% in 2015 and that Yemen’s debt has risen to over 50% of GDP. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), average wheat flour prices in July are 34% higher than their pre-crisis levels, whilst diesel prices are up 427% over the same period.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>DFID has allocated £55 million to support humanitarian response in Yemen which will provide emergency shelter, healthcare, water and food assistance, as well as supporting UN work to co-ordinate the humanitarian response.</p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-23T14:06:21.617Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-23T14:06:21.617Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
95
label Biography information for Mr Andrew Smith more like this
388672
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-07-08more like thismore than 2015-07-08
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
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: Armed Conflict remove filter
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 conflict in Yemen on the number of Yemeni refugees fleeing to other areas in the Middle East. more like this
tabling member constituency Leicester East more like this
tabling member printed
Keith Vaz more like this
uin 6296 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-15more like thismore than 2015-07-15
answer text <p>Djibouti and Somalia have received most Yemeni refugees since the escalation of the conflict in Yemen in March 2015 based on available data. Humanitarian agencies report that approximately 9,583 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti and 2,113 have fled to Somalia. Data on the number of Yemenis who have fled to others countries in the Middle East is not yet available.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-15T13:27:30.957Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-15T13:27:30.957Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
338
label Biography information for Keith Vaz more like this