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registered interest true more like this
date less than 2020-06-30more like thismore than 2020-06-30
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: 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 recent discussions her Department has had with international organisations on the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 66953 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
answer text <p>During my ‘virtual visit’ to Yemen on 18 June, I met with members of international organisations, including UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen Lise Grande, to discuss the deteriorating COVID-19 situation and impacts of UN funding shortages in Yemen.</p><p>We actively participate in Humanitarian Country Team meetings and interact with senior officials from international organisations working in Yemen every week. In addition, my officials are in regular dialogue with UN agencies and NGOs who are delivering our programmes in Yemen to understand the challenges that they are facing on the ground.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-06T15:05:13.557Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-06T15:05:13.557Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1218884
registered interest true more like this
date less than 2020-06-29more like thismore than 2020-06-29
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: 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 following UNICEF's call for urgent humanitarian support in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 66153 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-02more like thismore than 2020-07-02
answer text <p>The UK is extremely concerned by the devastating humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the rapid spread of COVID-19.</p><p>As part our new £160 million commitment to Yemen this financial year (2020/21), we are continuing to support UNICEF to provide essential health services, treat malnutrition and provide clean water and sanitation. By the end of July 2020, we expect to have disbursed over £20 million of funding for UNICEF, including £10 million for their COVID-19 response.</p><p>We are also encouraging other donors to urgently provide funding to the UN humanitarian response ahead of Yemen’s expected COVID-19 peak in late July.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-02T15:02:56.387Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-02T15:02:56.387Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1202135
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
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 Yemen: Humanitarian Situation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 903063 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-10more like thismore than 2020-06-10
answer text <p>Yemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. We also estimate 100,000 coronavirus cases, which are quickly overwhelming Yemen’s depleted healthcare system. The UK recently pledged £160m to support Yemen, bringing our contribution to almost £1bn since 2015. Ultimately, the crisis must be addressed through a political settlement. We therefore strongly encourage all parties to engage with Special Envoy Martin Griffiths to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Braintree more like this
answering member printed James Cleverly more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-10T16:51:38.553Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-10T16:51:38.553Z
answering member
4366
label Biography information for James Cleverly more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this
1109052
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-02more like thismore than 2019-04-02
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: Internally Displaced People 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 address the critical needs of the 3.3 million internally displaced people in Yemen. more like this
tabling member constituency Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough more like this
tabling member printed
Gill Furniss more like this
uin 240060 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-08more like thismore than 2019-04-08
answer text <p>The UK is providing a range of support to the 3.3 million people displaced in Yemen since the conflict began in 2015.</p><p> </p><p>Last financial year (2018/19) we provided £11.4 million to the International Organisation for Migration and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which included assistance to Internally Displaced People (IDPs). This comprised: primary healthcare and mental health services, legal assistance, child protection and support to survivors of gender-based violence. Since June 2017, UK aid has helped over 30,000 IDPs receive psychosocial support and provided over 24,000 with life-saving health care.</p><p> </p><p>On 24 February, the Prime Minister announced that the UK would provide an additional £200 million in response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen for this financial year (2019/20). This funding will include continued support to people displaced by conflict, and brings the total UK commitment to Yemen to £770 million since the conflict began in 2015.</p>
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-08T16:07:48.163Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-08T16:07:48.163Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4571
label Biography information for Gill Furniss more like this