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851469

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Africa: Bubonic Plague
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department has taken in response to the recent outbreak of plague in Africa.
tabling member constituency	Torbay
tabling member printed	Kevin Foster
uin	904084
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>DFID supported the World Health Organisation to send 114 experts, mobilise 1.2 million doses of antibiotics and establish nine treatment centres to assist the Government of Madagascar, where the plague outbreak occurred. Three experts from the UK’s Public Health Rapid Support Team also provided vital support to contain the outbreak.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/02/2018 16:25:22 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster

851470

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
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: Religious Freedom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What proportion of her Department's aid spending is committed to tackling religious persecution.
tabling member constituency	Chippenham
tabling member printed	Michelle Donelan
uin	904085
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>DFID does not disaggregate specific information on aid spending committed to tackling religious persecution, however, we are firmly committed to protecting ethnic and religious minorities, and we raise the issue with partner countries. The UK promotes and protects the right to freedom of religion or belief internationally, regionally and bilaterally.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/02/2018 16:27:39 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4530 label Biography information for Michelle Donelan

851471

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
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: HIV Infection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to reduce the global prevalence of HIV and AIDS.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	904086
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>The UK is a world leader in efforts to end the AIDS epidemic, including through our major investment in the Global Fund. Our integrated approach builds on improvements in access to treatment, while seeking to reduce new infections, particularly among adolescent girls, women and other groups still left behind.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:28:32 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

851472

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
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: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
uin	904087
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>The UK is the third-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, with £205 million this financial year. This provides enough food for 3.4 million people for at least a month, nutrition support for 1.7 million people, and clean water and sanitation for an expected 1.2 million people. We play a leading role in lobbying all sides to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:30:30 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

851473

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
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: Crops
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to promote food security in developing countries by increasing crop yields.
tabling member constituency	Montgomeryshire
tabling member printed	Glyn Davies
uin	904088
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>DFID continues to invest in the development of crops that are more productive, that are resistant to diseases and able to withstand drought and flooding; and to get these into widespread use by farmers. Over 10 million farmers in developing countries have benefited from these investments.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 28/02/2018 16:31:28 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4041 label Biography information for Glyn Davies

851474

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
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: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Sheffield Central
tabling member printed	Paul Blomfield
uin	904090
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>The UK is the third-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, with £205 million this financial year. This provides enough food for 3.4 million people for at least a month, nutrition support for 1.7 million people, and clean water and sanitation for an expected 1.2 million people. We play a leading role in lobbying all sides to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:33:53 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4058 label Biography information for Paul Blomfield

851475

registered interest
date	28/02/2018
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: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps she is taking to support people with disabilities in developing countries.
tabling member constituency	Walsall North
tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
uin	904092
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>Disability inclusion is a top priority for DFID. DFID programmes are tackling stigma and discrimination, and supporting people with disabilities to access services, opportunities and rights. In July, the UK will host a Global Disability Summit to increase action and investment, lock-in progress and share best practice.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:33:02 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

850721

registered interest
date	27/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Democratic Republic of Congo: Politics and Government
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 the implementation of the Saint Sylvestre agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne North
tabling member printed	Catherine McKinnell
uin	129962
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK continues to actively encourage the government of DRC and other political stakeholders to respect the constitution and fully implement the Saint Sylvestre accord. This is critical to a peaceful and democratic transfer of power and the peace and stability of the DRC. The UK is providing support to the electoral process with the intention of promoting democracy and protect fundamental freedoms in the DRC. The UK has committed over £18m in funding to support peaceful and credible elections since 2015. We are working with international partners and the Congolese authorities on the agreement and implementation of these activities.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 05/03/2018 17:59:12 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4125 label Biography information for Catherine McKinnell

850986

registered interest
date	27/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Department for International Development: Counselling
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the Department requires agencies delivering its programmes to ensure their staff have access to counselling for (a) post traumatic stress disorder and (b) other mental health needs.
tabling member constituency	Preston
tabling member printed	Sir Mark Hendrick
uin	130186
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/03/2018 answer text <p>DFID conducts due diligence to obtain a sufficient level of assurance of a potential delivery partner’s internal control framework, capacity and capability to deliver DFID programmes prior to entering into a formal agreement. DFID’s grant arrangements and contracts state that delivery partners are responsible for the health, safety and security of their staff.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 05/03/2018 18:26:35 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	473 label Biography information for Sir Mark Hendrick

849979

registered interest
date	26/02/2018
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Disability
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the effect of the needs of children with disabilities in Syria on the Government’s commitment to the Grand Bargain scheme for additional investment for (a) local NGOs and (b) other partners, in advance of this year's Global Disability Summit.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	129547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/03/2018 answer text <p>The UK is working with the UN and other donors to translate the Grand Bargain commitments made at the World Humanitarian Summit into action. This includes supporting the capacity of local and national responders.</p><p>Since 2012, DFID has allocated £897 million to support those most in need in Syria, including vulnerable groups such as disabled children. DFID also provides tailored support through specialist paediatric centres for children with both mental and physical disabilities that are designed to meet their needs. While we are not looking to provide additional investment, we are exploring options to improve capacity of all partners in Syria to ensure better disability inclusion across our programmes.</p><p>In the run up to the first ever Global Disability Summit, which the UK is co-hosting, DFID will continue to galvanise the international community to commit more, both in terms of funding and action. This will be a pivotal moment for the disability community which will create global momentum across partners, NGOs, and governments.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 01/03/2018 17:04:53 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron