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427792

registered interest
date	10/11/2015
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: Malnutrition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to support the eradication of malnutrition.
tabling member constituency	Bristol West
tabling member printed	Thangam Debbonaire
uin	16005
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/11/2015 answer text <p>The Government has made a commitment to improve the nutrition of 50 million people by 2020. Those being helped include children under five, breastfeeding women, women of childbearing age and adolescent girls. This builds on an earlier commitment to help children under five and pregnant and breastfeeding women, through which 28.5 million people had been reached by mid-2015.</p><br /><p>DFID support is focused on the following objectives: greater coverage of nutrition-specific programmes; leverage more nutrition outcomes from other programmes like agriculture, social protection, education, health and water and sanitation; contribute to new solutions to undernutrition; and a more effective international response.</p><br /> answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield answering member printed Grant Shapps question first answered 19/11/2015 13:07:59 answering member 1582 label Biography information for Grant Shapps
tabling member	4433 label Biography information for Thangam Debbonaire

424645

registered interest
date	28/10/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions she has had with the UN's Humanitarian Coordinator on the situation in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Hove
tabling member printed	Peter Kyle
uin	13858
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/11/2015 answer text <p>My officials are in regular contact with the UN’s Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen to discuss the latest humanitarian situation, as well as with the UN Regional Humanitarian Coordinator, the UN Special Envoy on the Yemen crisis for the Emergency Relief Coordinator, heads of agencies and our partners on the ground.</p><br /><p>The Secretary of State for International Development has frequent discussions with the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Stephen O’Brien on the situation in Yemen – the most recent call was on 28 October. On 28 September, the Secretary of State co-chaired an event with him and the Assistant Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to discuss the situation on Yemen with heads of UN agencies and international partners. Ministers have regular meetings with NGO partners to discuss their assessment of the situation. The Co-Chairs statement from the meeting can be found here: <a href="http://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/co-chairs-statement-ministerial-yemen-meeting-monday-28-september-2015" target="_blank">http://reliefweb.int/report/yemen/co-chairs-statement-ministerial-yemen-meeting-monday-28-september-2015</a></p><br /> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 02/11/2015 17:10:29 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4505 label Biography information for Peter Kyle

423958

registered interest
date	26/10/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Overseas Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to support development programmes in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Bradford East
tabling member printed	Imran Hussain
uin	13422
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2015 answer text <p>Given the current humanitarian crisis in the country, the principal focus of the UK’s support to Yemen is on meeting immediate humanitarian needs and delivering basic services. The UK is one of the largest donors to the humanitarian crisis and has announced £75 million commitment so far. UK aid is providing vital medical supplies, water, food and emergency shelter, as well as supporting the UN work to co-ordinate the international humanitarian response. Our support is delivered through UN agencies and international NGOs.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 29/10/2015 15:46:32 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4394 label Biography information for Imran Hussain

422946

registered interest
date	21/10/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Shipping
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what reports she has received on the reasons for delays in the establishment of the UN Verification and Investigation Mechanism.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	12768
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2015 answer text <p>The UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism (UNVIM) is a new mechanism, developed by the UN. It involves setting up an internationally-staffed maritime verification centre which is expected to replace the existing informal Coalition mechanism.</p><br /><p>The UN Regional Humanitarian Coordinator has been working with the Government of Yemen and other relevant parties to ensure that UNVIM is established in the most effective way and can fit with the requirements of UNSCR 2216.</p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 28/10/2015 17:00:58 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

421960

registered interest
date	16/10/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Shipping
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 12 October 2015 to Question 11278, who is responsible for restrictions on commercial and humanitarian shipping to Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Leeds Central
tabling member printed	Hilary Benn
uin	12225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2015 answer text <p>A number of parties are responsible for the conflict in Yemen which has led to the restrictions on commercial and humanitarian shipping to Yemen. At President Hadi’s request, Saudi-led Coalition airstrikes began in March 2015 following a rebellion against President Hadi and the Government of Yemen by the Houthi’s and forces loyal to former president Saleh. Intense fighting and insecurity on the ground has resulted in restrictions being placed on commercial and humanitarian shipping, and it is proving difficult to distribute food and fuel to those who need it making the humanitarian situation even worse.</p><br /><p>The most important action to address the humanitarian situation, beyond a ceasefire, is to open up access for commercial and humanitarian goods to reach those most in need. All parties to the conflict should take all reasonable steps to allow and facilitate humanitarian access, to facilitate immediate access to life-saving supplies both into and within Yemen. The Secretary of State for International Development recently reinforced this message at the United Nations General Assembly in September.</p><br /><p>The UK also supports the UN Verification and Inspection Mechanism, UNVIM, which is now being established to address commercial shipping needs. It involves setting up an internationally-staffed maritime verification centre to replace the existing informal Coalition mechanism. To be effective, all commercial cargo should be within the scope of UNVIM – including fuel.</p><p><strong></strong></p> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 21/10/2015 15:48:28 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	413 label Biography information for Hilary Benn

419182

registered interest
date	16/09/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Humanitarian Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of the state of the latest humanitarian truce in Yemen, in the light of the airstrikes by the Arab states coalition led by Saudi Arabia.
tabling member printed	Lord Ahmed
uin	HL2255
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2015 answer text <p>The UK fully supports the UN Special Envoy Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed’s efforts to achieve a lasting ceasefire in Yemen to ensure life-saving assistance can reach all populations in need.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>During the humanitarian pause in Yemen from 12 to 17 May 2015, according to the UN, humanitarian partners were able to deliver: a month's worth of food to more than 400,000 people; access to safe water for 1.2 million people; emergency shelter and medical supplies for more than 400,000 patients; and nutritional supplies to treat almost 35,000 malnourished children.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Verma question first answered 24/09/2015 13:52:31 answering member 3790 label Biography information for Baroness Verma
tabling member	3470 label Biography information for Lord Ahmed

418967

registered interest
date	15/09/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	10365
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2015 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 answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 12/10/2015 15:56:21 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

417984

registered interest
date	09/09/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
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.
tabling member constituency	Oxford East
tabling member printed	Mr Andrew Smith
uin	9699
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2015 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> answering member constituency New Forest West answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne question first answered 16/09/2015 14:18:53 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	95 label Biography information for Mr Andrew Smith

417710

registered interest
date	08/09/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment her Department has made of the humanitarian situation in Aden.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	9419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2015 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 answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne grouped question UIN 9561 question first answered 15/09/2015 15:22:46 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

417711

registered interest
date	08/09/2015
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Yemen: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment her Department has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	9561
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/09/2015 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 answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne grouped question UIN 9419 question first answered 15/09/2015 15:22:46 answering member 55 label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins