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77273
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-10
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 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 steps they are taking to ensure that sufficient medical supplies and surgical equipment are sent to Gaza to cope with the escalating number of casualties there, and that there are sufficient fuel supplies to work generators. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Tonge more like this
uin HL1007 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p>We are in close contact with UN and non-governmental agencies working in Gaza to make sure that priority needs are being addressed by the humanitarian community. UK aid is enabling UNRWA to continue providing basic health services and distribute fuel to ensure emergency water and sewage infrastructure can continue to function. Our support to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is helping medical supplies enter Gaza and providing surgical kits and blood for hospitals, as well as funding the repair of damaged water infrastructure. Our support to the UN Access Coordination Unit is also helping get essential supplies into Gaza, and to get the most urgent medical cases out of Gaza for treatment.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-21T16:09:28.9064762Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T16:09:28.9064762Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
200
label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
77275
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-10
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 Asylum 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 analysis in the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' Global Trends Report of the number of refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced people worldwide. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1009 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-24more like thismore than 2014-07-24
answer text <p> </p><p>The Department for International Development (DFID) is concerned by the increase in the number of people displaced from their homes in 2013 as highlighted in the Global Trends report. The report indicates the number of refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced around the world now stands at 51.2 million, an increase of 6 million reported in 2012 and, for the first time since the end of World War II, exceeding 50 million people.</p><p> </p><p>DFID is providing assistance to refugees and internally displaced people in many of the world’s major crises. One of the agencies receiving support is the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), which works in over 120 country contexts to assist displaced people, including: Syria, Kenya, South Sudan and Afghanistan. This assistance helps to meet basic needs and helps displaced people rebuild their lives whilst they await return, integration into their new community/country or resettlement. Last year UNHCR received £94 million in UK funding.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-24T16:29:29.9370829Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-24T16:29:29.9370829Z
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
77276
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2014-07-10
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 Syria 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 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' report <i>Woman Alone</i>: <i>The fight for survival by Syria’s refugee women</i>; and of its assessment of the situation of Syrian refugee families in Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq and Jordan which are headed by women. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL1010 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-24more like thismore than 2014-07-24
answer text <p> </p><p> </p><p>The UK welcomes the publication of this report, which highlights the distressing reality for women and girls affected by the crisis in Syria. Our assessment is that it accurately describes many of the hardships faced by refugee women who have become heads of their households as a result of the conflict, but also their resilience and bravery in the face of such hardships.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-24T14:21:57.758556Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-24T14:21:57.758556Z
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
76551
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 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 was the total United Kingdom expenditure on bilateral aid for Pakistan in the last year for which figures are available; what was the United Kingdom's contribution to multilateral aid for Pakistan in the same period; and by how much expenditure is planned to increase in each of those categories over the coming three to five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL895 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
answer text <p> </p><p>In 2013-2014 DFID Pakistan bilateral aid expenditure was approximately £253 million, of which £18 million was spent through multilateral agencies. The 2013-14 DFID Annual report will be published on our website on 15 July, detailing our confirmed figures. Further information on centrally-managed UK aid spending delivered through multilaterals operating in Pakistan is available at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statistics-on-international-development-2013" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/government/publications/statistics-on-international-development-2013</a>.</p><p> </p><p>For 2014-2015 DFID Pakistan has been allocated £310 million. This is subject to project performance as well as continued progress with key policy reforms, including on tax. Current plans suggest that £10 million of this will be spent through multilateral agencies. For future years the resource allocation process is underway and no specific budgets have yet been agreed.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-17T15:15:12.5312996Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-17T15:15:12.5312996Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
76552
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 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 proportion of British bilateral aid to Pakistan was spent in the provinces of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in the most recent year for which figures are available. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Hylton more like this
uin HL896 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p>In 2013-2014 UK bilateral aid programmes with the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces amounted to £64 million and £21 million respectively. These figures include assistance for education, health and governance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Information on UK aid delivered to Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa through channels other than the provincial government can be found at: http://devtracker.dfid.gov.uk/countries/PK/projects/.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-21T16:13:00.4039602Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T16:13:00.4039602Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
2018
label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
76559
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 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 how much of the £3 million of emergency aid to Iraq will be allocated to United Kingdom charities, and in particular to the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East, operated by Canon Andrew White. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL903 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p>The UK has allocated £2m to non-governmental organisations (NGOs) with UK operations who were already operating in Iraq.</p><p> </p><p>DFID has not received a request for funding in response to the current situation in Iraq from the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East. For the financial year 2014/15 they will receive £8,070 from the MENA Conflict Pool. This is a project which has been running for a number of years and is not connected to our emergency response.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-21T16:13:38.7412153Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T16:13:38.7412153Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
76560
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 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 funds they have allocated for reconciliation work in Iraq in the current financial year. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Berridge more like this
uin HL904 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-21more like thismore than 2014-07-21
answer text <p> </p><p>The joint DFID/FCO/MOD Conflict Pool is used for reconciliation work, amongst other themes. The total Conflict Pool budget for Iraq in this financial year is £2.5 million and £0.3m of this is supporting reconciliation projects.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-21T16:14:07.6576023Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-21T16:14:07.6576023Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
4218
label Biography information for Baroness Berridge more like this
76571
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 Bangladesh 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 intend to provide financial resources and support through the Department for International Development's programmes in Bangladesh to support the victims and survivors of rapes committed during the 1971 war. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Uddin more like this
uin HL915 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
answer text <p> </p><p>Her Majesty's Government strongly condemns the use of rape as a weapon of war. The Foreign Secretary's Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative aims to combat the use of rape as a weapon of war, to end the culture of impunity that exists for these crimes, to increase the number of perpetrators brought to account, and to provide support to survivors. We welcome Bangladesh's endorsement in May of the Declaration of Commitment to End Sexual Violence in Conflict and their attendance at the Global Summit in June. The Declaration expresses a shared commitment and determination to see an end to the use of rape and sexual violence as weapons of war. As a result of the Summit, the Government of Bangladesh must focus on tackling impunity, increasing accountability, protecting its civilians, and helping survivors.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-17T15:18:06.2375026Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-17T15:18:06.2375026Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
1827
label Biography information for Baroness Uddin more like this
76598
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases 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 steps they are taking to support research and development into prevention methods for infectious diseases that predominantly affect developing countries; and what are their plans to address any shortfall in research and development finance for disease prevention products. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Gould of Potternewton more like this
uin HL942 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
answer text <p> </p><p>The UK Government is the second largest Government supporter of research and development for new health products for infectious diseases. In August 2013, following an open competition, funding of £138 million (for the period 2013 -2018) was announced to support the development of a range of new health technologies, including: drugs, diagnostics, microbicides, vector control and vaccines for infectious diseases that predominantly affect developing countries, such as TB, HIV, malaria, sleeping sickness and diarrhoeal diseases. Additionally, DFID funds major trials of new methods of delivery of prevention alongside the Medical Research Council and Wellcome Trust, the World Health Organisation and others.</p><p> </p><p>DFID works closely with others involved in product development research, including funders, to identify opportunities to address shortfalls in research funding.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-17T14:49:01.703275Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-17T14:49:01.703275Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3573
label Biography information for Baroness Gould of Potternewton more like this
76599
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2014-07-08more like thismore than 2014-07-08
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 International AIDS Vaccine Initiative 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 funding the Department for International Development has contributed to the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative in (1) the period before 2008, and (2) the period 2008 to 2013; and how much they plan to contribute over the period 2013 to 2018. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Gould of Potternewton more like this
uin HL943 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-07-17more like thismore than 2014-07-17
answer text <p> </p><p>DFID provided £38 million to the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) in the period 1999 to 2008; and £40 million in the period 2008 to 2013. DFID has committed to providing £5 million to IAVI in the period 2013 -2018.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Northover more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-07-17T15:18:44.1249147Zmore like thismore than 2014-07-17T15:18:44.1249147Z
answering member
2539
label Biography information for Baroness Northover more like this
tabling member
3573
label Biography information for Baroness Gould of Potternewton more like this