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92408
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-06more like thismore than 2014-10-06
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 West 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 have made an assessment of the impact of cuts in the United Kingdom’s aid to Sierra Leone and Liberia on the healthcare systems of those countries. more like this
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Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1970 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answer text <p>Britain is the largest bilateral donor to Sierra Leone and our support has been consistent over this Parliament. We spent £51 million in 2010/11, rising to £68 million in 2013/14. This compares to £44 million in 2009/10. In response to the recent Ebola outbreak the UK is leading the international response and has rapidly scaled up its support for Sierra Leone, committing £125m to contain, control and defeat the disease. This includes a £20 million package of support to improve public services in Sierra Leone.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In 2012, the UK’s share of multilateral spend through the European Development Fund, World Bank, African Development Bank, and GAVI was £18.2 million for Sierra Leone and £14.9 million for Liberia.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-20T16:32:20.0024415Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-20T16:32:20.0024415Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
92409
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-10-06more like thismore than 2014-10-06
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 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 assessment they have made of the reasons for the incidence of exposure to and infection by ebola among women. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1971 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-20more like thismore than 2014-10-20
answer text <p>There is significant potential for women and girls to be more at risk as victims of the outbreak. Women are the primary health care providers for their families and communities, form the bulk of healthcare workers in hospitals as nurses and cleaners, and are often responsible for handling female bodies for burial which brings them into direct contact with the disease. In addition, given that pregnant women are more likely to have contact with health services, they experience greater exposure to infections in health facilities.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-20T16:30:29.3836344Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-20T16:30:29.3836344Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
78841
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
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 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 assessment they have made of the reports of security incidents affecting aid workers and aid operations in the Central African Republic. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1231 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-29more like thismore than 2014-07-29
answer text <p> </p><p>Conditions in CAR are extremely challenging for communities affected and for humanitarian workers. The Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported over 770 security incidents throughout CAR since January 2014. 67 of these incidents have affected humanitarian personnel. DFID is working with agencies which have appropriate systems and a level of community acceptance to enable them to access some of the most vulnerable populations in CAR. In 2014 DFID has funded the ICRC, UN agencies and international NGOs to support communities who have suffered from the violence.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-29T16:44:05.7641406Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-29T16:44:05.7641406Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
78843
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
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 South Sudan 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 level of funding allocated to education in South Sudan. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1233 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-29more like thismore than 2014-07-29
answer text <p> </p><p>Donor financing committed to education for the period 2012 to 2017 is currently around £220 million. No donor financing is channelled through government systems. South Sudan will be making an application for further Global Partnership for Education (GPE) financing from September 2015 to September 2017.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In 2012, DFID supported the Government of South Sudan (GRSS) to appraise its General Education Sector Plan (2012 to 2017) which aims to achieve at least 80% primary net enrolment. This included the costing of the 5 year plan, which was estimated at £940 million. The current annual allocation of domestic funding, around 7% of the national budget, would cover approximately £490 million of the total cost. The UK continues to press the GRSS to spend more of its own resources on the delivery of basic services, including education, to its citizens.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-29T16:51:56.5130882Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-29T16:51:56.5130882Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
77782
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
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 Afghanistan 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 many female Afghan civil society representatives they plan to sponsor as participants in the Afghanistan Development Conference to be co-hosted by the United Kingdom in November. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1079 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-23more like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p> </p><p>The role of women in determining the future of Afghanistan will be crucial. Therefore female civil society participation in the conference will be essential and something the UK will expect as a co-host. We expect to sponsor a number of civil society representatives – both male and female - to attend. However, the conference format and therefore number of attendees can only be confirmed once a new Afghan Government is in place.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:12:37.070354Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:12:37.070354Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
77783
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
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 Afghanistan 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 provision will be made for sponsored female Afghan civil society members directly to influence the communiqué of the Afghanistan Development Conference to be co-hosted by the United Kingdom in November<i>.</i> more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1080 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-23more like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p> </p><p>Civil society has a critical contribution to make in the lead up to, during and after the conference. The format of the conference can only be decided once a new Afghan Government is in place. However as a co-host, the UK is planning to facilitate opportunities for civil society to influence and shape the discussions and outcomes of the conference, both before and during the event itself. As part of this we will be encouraging engagement by both male and female representatives of Afghan civil society.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T13:12:34.164586Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T13:12:34.164586Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
77784
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-14more like thismore than 2014-07-14
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 Afghanistan 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<i></i>whether civil society will be able directly to participate and influence the negotiations that will take place at the Afghanistan Development Conference to be co-hosted by the United Kingdom in November<i>.</i> more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL1081 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-23more like thismore than 2014-07-23
answer text <p> </p><p>Civil society has a critical contribution to make in the lead up to, during and after the conference. The format of the conference can only be decided once a new Afghan Government is in place. However as a co-host, the UK is planning to facilitate opportunities for civil society to influence and shape the discussions and outcomes of the conference, both before and during the event itself. As part of this we will be encouraging engagement by both male and female representatives of Afghan civil society.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-23T12:37:39.6547747Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-23T12:37:39.6547747Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
64597
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-27more like thismore than 2014-06-27
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 Burma 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 Chin and Karenni children are likely to be reached by the Myanmar Education Consortium in Myanmar. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL684 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
answer text <p> </p><p>A local partner of the Myanmar Education Consortium (MEC), Kayan New Generation Youth, is working with Karenni communities in four states: Kayah, Kayin, Naypyidaw and Shan (south). The MEC is not currently supporting partners in Chin State. However, it is supporting a local organisation, Linguistic Society, working in Rakhine, which is developing early childhood care and development material in one of the ethnic languages used in Southern Chin and adjoining Myebone township in Rakhine.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-08T16:17:08.3631441Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-08T16:17:08.3631441Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
62801
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-19more like thismore than 2014-06-19
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 Angola 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 discussions they have had regarding the food situation in Angola; and whether they will use their trade partnership with that country to encourage the government of Angola to act to avert a humanitarian crisis. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL481 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-01more like thismore than 2014-07-01
answer text <p>We have not had recent bilateral discussions with the Government of Angola regarding the food situation. The Government of Angola is leading the food assistance programme to respond to the situation and is best placed to prepare for and lead the response to humanitarian disasters with the support of UN partners. The UK government does not have a bilateral development programme in Angola, but will continue to monitor the humanitarian situation.</p><p>Under the High Level Prosperity (HLP) Partnership, the UK Government also works closely with the government of Angola to secure increased trade and investment between the UK and Angola, which will contribute to mutual prosperity and deliver sustained equitable economic growth. The UK government will continue to engage closely with the Government of Angola under the HLP partnership and will discuss the humanitarian situation where appropriate.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-01T16:08:40.0405562Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-01T16:08:40.0405562Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this
62503
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-06-18more like thismore than 2014-06-18
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 CDC 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 desirability of investments made by the CDC Group in the construction of shopping centres and gated communities. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead remove filter
uin HL432 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-06-30more like thismore than 2014-06-30
answer text <p>I refer the noble lady to the answer I gave on 19 June 2014 (Official Report, column WA90) to the noble Lord Steel.</p><p>“In 2013, CDC's 1,300 investee companies directly employed over a million people, and created more than 68,000 net new jobs.</p><p>Individual investments are fully decided by CDC and the Government has put in place strict rules which require commitments to deliver jobs, economic development and poverty alleviation in developing countries.”</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-06-30T12:55:20.957905Zmore like thismore than 2014-06-30T12:55:20.957905Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3895
label Biography information for Baroness Kinnock of Holyhead more like this