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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-04-19more like thismore than 2017-04-19
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 Yemen: Famine more like this
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, with reference to the UN report stating that 60 per cent of Yemenis are in crisis or emergency food situations, published on 15 March 2017, what steps her Department is taking to prevent famine in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 71294 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-04-24more like thismore than 2017-04-24
answer text <p>The UK provided £112 million in aid to Yemen in 2016/17, which supported over 462,000 people with food or food vouchers, and over 889,000 women and children with nutrition interventions. Given the scale of the current crisis in Yemen, yesterday we further increased UK aid for 2017/18 to £139 million, to provide lifesaving aid to hundreds of thousands of desperate people. I would refer the Right Honourable Gentleman to the Written Ministerial Statement HCWS606 for further information.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-04-24T16:53:50.06Zmore like thismore than 2017-04-24T16:53:50.06Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
694255
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-24more like thismore than 2017-02-24
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: Famine more like this
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 practicability of delivering emergency aid into areas affected by the UN-declared famine in South Sudan. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 65532 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-03-01more like thismore than 2017-03-01
answer text <p>The famine in South Sudan is man-made. Despite recent assurances from the President that access would be granted to all areas of the country, aid supplies were again prevented from reaching certain areas this weekend. We will be working closely with our partners to monitor the situation and will continue to call on all sides to lay down their arms and allow unrestricted access for the UN Mission in South Sudan and humanitarian organisations to ensure aid can get to where it is needed.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Stockton South more like this
answering member printed James Wharton more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-03-01T17:23:32.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-03-01T17:23:32.497Z
answering member
4123
label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
691987
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-20more like thismore than 2017-02-20
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 Refugees: Children more like this
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 steps her Department is taking to protect child refugees from exploitation, human trafficking and sexual violence. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 64692 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-23more like thismore than 2017-02-23
answer text <p>Through our support to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, we protect children from violence, abuse, and exploitation. DFID also has specific programming targeting displaced children. For example, UK Aid in Syria and the region has provided over 920,000 children with psychosocial support, such as mental health care or psychosocial counselling.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-23T17:49:25.89Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-23T17:49:25.89Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
687116
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2017-02-08more like thismore than 2017-02-08
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 Syria: Humanitarian Aid more like this
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 steps she is taking to assess the practicability of delivering aid to besieged areas of Syria by drone; and if she will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 63719 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-02-20more like thismore than 2017-02-20
answer text <p>Aid delivered by road, by trusted humanitarian partners who ensure it gets to those who need it most, is the most effective way to meet needs in Syria. We are pushing the Assad regime to allow this, while working tirelessly with our partners to examine all other options for getting aid into besieged areas.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-02-20T15:44:42.497Zmore like thismore than 2017-02-20T15:44:42.497Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
661759
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-19more like thismore than 2016-12-19
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 Syria: Overseas Aid more like this
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 reports she has received on the availability and accessibility of aid routes into Aleppo. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 58223 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-09more like thismore than 2017-01-09
answer text <p>The city of Aleppo is now fully under the control of the Assad regime. The UN has gained partial access to most neighbourhoods in eastern Aleppo, formerly under opposition control, to carry out assessments and start responding to needs. The UK supports fully the UN’s call for unhindered access to all areas of Aleppo in order to meet humanitarian needs.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-09T16:49:45.263Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-09T16:49:45.263Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
661761
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-12-19more like thismore than 2016-12-19
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 Syria: Overseas Aid more like this
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 humanitarian assistance the Government is providing to (a) orphaned children, (b) the elderly, (c) the sick and (d) other vulnerable groups among Syrian civilians. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 58222 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-01-09more like thismore than 2017-01-09
answer text <p>The UK has pledged £2.3 billion in response to the Syria crisis, our largest ever response to a single humanitarian crisis. With this funding, we are providing life-saving support to millions of Syrians, including some of the most vulnerable. Through UN and NGO partners, we are delivering food, clean water, shelter, and healthcare. Between February 2012 and August 2016, we provided over 16.4 million monthly food rations, medical support to over 3.7 million people, and relief packages to over 5.5 million people (including essential winter and household items, such as blankets).</p><p>When carrying out humanitarian assessments and responding to humanitarian needs, DFID and our partners take into account the specific needs of those who may be more vulnerable. In Syria and the region, for example, we have funded the vaccination of 500,000 children against childhood diseases, provided 200,000 flu vaccinations for the elderly and other vulnerable groups, and distributed a range of health support targeted at conditions prevalent in the elderly and those with ongoing health needs, including diabetes and high blood pressure.</p><p>Our partners prioritise the identification and protection of unaccompanied children, and provide them with legal advisory services to mitigate the protection risks that they face.</p>
answering member constituency Penrith and The Border more like this
answering member printed Rory Stewart more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-01-09T16:48:32.457Zmore like thismore than 2017-01-09T16:48:32.457Z
answering member
4137
label Biography information for Rory Stewart more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
638118
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-11-16more like thismore than 2016-11-16
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: Renewable Energy more like this
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 steps her Department is taking to increase investment in decentralised renewable energy in developing countries. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 53418 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-11-21more like thismore than 2016-11-21
answer text <p>I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I provided on 17th November 2016 to question number 52717.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Stockton South more like this
answering member printed James Wharton more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-11-21T15:48:53.873Zmore like thismore than 2016-11-21T15:48:53.873Z
answering member
4123
label Biography information for Lord Wharton of Yarm more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
517860
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-05more like thismore than 2016-05-05
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: Overseas Aid more like this
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, how much the UK has provided in development aid to Bangladesh in each year since 2000; and what information her Department holds on what proportion of total development aid to Bangladesh UK aid represents in each of those years. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 36703 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
answer text <table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p><strong>2000</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2001</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2002</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2003</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2004</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2005</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2006</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>UK ODA </strong>(USD Millions)</p></td><td><p>103</p></td><td><p>124</p></td><td><p>102</p></td><td><p>260</p></td><td><p>253</p></td><td><p>203</p></td><td><p>139</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>2007</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2008</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2009</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2014</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>246</p></td><td><p>253</p></td><td><p>250</p></td><td><p>228</p></td><td><p>369</p></td><td><p>311</p></td><td><p>425</p></td><td><p>343</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Total ODA from all donors to Bangladesh can be found here: <strong><a href="https://stats.oecd.org/qwids/" target="_blank">https://stats.oecd.org/qwids/</a></strong></p>
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-10T15:14:14.42Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-10T15:14:14.42Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
517861
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-05more like thismore than 2016-05-05
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: Education more like this
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, how much UK development aid to Bangladesh has been spent on education in each year since 2000; and what information her Department holds on the proportion the total Bangladesh education budget that UK development aid represents in each of those years. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 36704 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-11more like thismore than 2016-05-11
answer text <p>The table below shows the amount of Official Development Assistance (ODA) spent on education in Bangladesh by the United Kingdom through the government, NGOs and civil society.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>UK Calendar year</p></td><td><p>2000</p></td><td><p>2001</p></td><td><p>2002</p></td><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>2007</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK Spend (£millions)</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>7.8</p></td><td><p>7.7</p></td><td><p>17.3</p></td><td><p>28.9</p></td><td><p>19.6</p></td><td><p>8.9</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>UK Calendar year</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK Spend (£millions)</p></td><td><p>22.2</p></td><td><p>34.6</p></td><td><p>33.5</p></td><td><p>50.2</p></td><td><p>26.5</p></td><td><p>34.6</p></td><td><p>33.1</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>2015 figures will be published later this year.</p><p>Details of the total Government of Bangladesh education budget can be found here: <a href="http://www.mof.gov.bd/en/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=68&amp;Itemid=1/" target="_blank">http://www.mof.gov.bd/en/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=68&amp;Itemid=1/</a>.</p>
answering member constituency New Forest West more like this
answering member printed Mr Desmond Swayne more like this
question first answered
less than 2016-05-11T16:26:36.5Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-11T16:26:36.5Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this
517863
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2016-05-05more like thismore than 2016-05-05
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: Primary Education more like this
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 UK development aid on increasing primary school attendance in Bangladesh since 2000. more like this
tabling member constituency East Ham remove filter
tabling member printed
Stephen Timms more like this
uin 36700 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2016-05-10more like thismore than 2016-05-10
answer text <p>The UK has supported significant improvements in primary school attendance through its contribution to the primary education sector programme and projects working with NGOs and civil society.</p><p>Overall primary school attendance increased in Bangladesh from 84% to 97% between 2010 and 2015.</p><p>Since 2010, DFID has supported 820,000 children (including 456, 000 girls) in primary education, of which 462,000 (261,000 girls) completed primary education.</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 2016-05-10T15:16:49.067Zmore like thismore than 2016-05-10T15:16:49.067Z
answering member
55
label Biography information for Sir Desmond Swayne more like this
tabling member
163
label Biography information for Sir Stephen Timms more like this