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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-25more like thismore than 2020-06-25
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 Coronavirus: Vaccination 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 challenges associated with the equitable and efficient international supply and distribution of a vaccine for covid-19. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 64864 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-02more like thismore than 2020-07-02
answer text <p>On 27 June, the PM told Global Citizen’s international summit that world leaders have a moral duty to ensure that vaccines, treatments and tests are truly available to all. We are working with international partners, including industry, to agree collaborative approaches to supporting vaccine development, manufacturing scale-up and future distribution to meet both domestic and international needs.</p><p>The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), to which we have provided £250 million this year, is committed to ensuring that appropriate vaccines are available to populations when and where they are needed, regardless of a country's ability to pay. CEPI selects vaccines for its portfolio based on their potential for success, rapid development and scalability. CEPI negotiates global access requirements as part of its funding agreements.</p><p>Through the COVAX partnership, under the Access to Covid Tools (ACT)-Accelerator, CEPI, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and the World Health Organization are working together to ensure that the vaccines are affordable and available equitably. As part of this, Gavi’s Advance Market Commitment (AMC) will incentivise vaccine manufacturers to produce sufficient quantities of eventual COVID-19 vaccines and to ensure access for LMICs. The UK has contributed £48 million to the AMC.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-02T15:17:40.657Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-02T15:17:40.657Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1173059
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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 Democratic Republic of Congo: Measles 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 support he has provided to the (a) Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and (b) World Health Organisation to tackle the measles outbreak in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 7165 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>The UK is a longstanding donor to the health sector in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, improving health services, including capacity to tackle disease outbreaks. The UK remains deeply concerned by the ongoing Measles outbreak. We are providing support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo government response through United Nations agencies and Global Alliance for Vaccines (GAVI).</p><p>The UK has ensured a £3.2 million emergency allocation from the UN Humanitarian Fund, mostly going to the World Health Organisation for measles vaccinations and treatment. DFID is the largest contributor to the Humanitarian Fund. As a key core funder of GAVI, the UK is also supporting ongoing immunisation work nationwide, including for measles.</p><p>We are continuing to follow progress with the response together with partners, keeping resource requirements to end the outbreak under review.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T12:21:40.76Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T12:21:40.76Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1173061
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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 Development Assistance Committee 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 representations he has made to the OECD Development Co-operation Directorate on changes to the Development Assistance Committee criteria. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 7167 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-31more like thismore than 2020-01-31
answer text <p>The UK continues to make representations regarding Development Assistance Committee criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA).</p><p>The ODA rules enable a broad range of activities to be defined as ODA. They need to continue to evolve as development challenges change and to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals.</p><p>Since 2012 the UK has led the way in modernising the rules, securing reforms. We continue to keep scope for improvements under review and actively push for reforms when we consider the rules are out of date.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-31T12:01:15.5Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-31T12:01:15.5Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1173066
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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 Amazonia: Rainforests 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 assessment his Department has made of the effect of deforestation in the Amazon on trends in the level of malaria throughout the world. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 7172 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-31more like thismore than 2020-01-31
answer text <p>Whilst DFID has not carried out an assessment on a relationship between malaria and Amazonian deforestation, we are at the forefront of international efforts on both issues. On malaria we are the second largest country donor, including our announcement in June 2019 to contribute up to £1.4 billion to the Sixth Replenishment of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and this Government has committed to lead efforts towards ending the malaria epidemic. DFID also tackles illegal logging and promotes the sustainable trade in timber, working with companies to eliminate deforestation from supply chains.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-31T12:35:04.07Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-31T12:35:04.07Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1173068
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
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 Philippines: Volcanoes 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 support he has offered to the Philippine Government for evacuations within the Cavite province. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 7174 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>DFID and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office are closely monitoring the Taal volcano eruption. The Philippine Government is evacuating affected areas and has not requested assistance. The UK Government continues to liaise closely with the Philippine authorities and stands ready to assist should a request be made.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T15:01:09.027Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T15:01:09.027Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1132880
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
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 Sustainable Development 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 his Department has made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU with no deal on his Department’s ability to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 17 in the UK. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 266187 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-25more like thismore than 2019-06-25
answer text <p>Leaving the EU, with or without a deal, will not affect our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. The UK’s first Voluntary National Review (VNR) of the Goals will be published on 26 June. The VNR will review UK action in support of Goal 17. It will also outline key challenges and next steps, recognising that while progress is being made, there is more work to do.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-25T15:35:02.75Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-25T15:35:02.75Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1104957
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
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: Rohingya 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 estimate he has made of the level of investment necessary for (a) the provision of clean water and sanitation and (b) flood protection to make the island of Bhasan Char habitable by Rohingya refugees. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 236468 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answer text <p>We have made clear to the Government of Bangladesh that any relocation of refugees to Bhasan Char island must be safe, dignified and in accordance with international humanitarian principles. We fully support the UN’s position on relocations to Bhasan Char, which asks the Government of Bangladesh to allow detailed technical and protection assessments to be conducted of the island. The UN are examining the potential requirements, time frames and costs involved in setting up a humanitarian response on Bhasan Char.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-01T16:22:55.003Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-01T16:22:55.003Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1104959
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
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 Mozambique: Storms 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 discussions he has had with his counterpart in Mozambique on that country’s humanitarian needs as a result of Cyclone Idai. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 236470 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answer text <p>The Secretary of State and I have both written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in Mozambique expressing our condolences and offering our full support. I also spoke to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on 28<sup>th</sup> March, where we discussed needs and I emphasised our continued support. Mozambique has been hardest-hit by Cyclone Idai and the number of displaced people continues to rise, with 136,000 people being sheltered in accommodation centres.</p><p> </p><p>The UK was amongst the first to respond and is the largest donor – allocating £22 million for the three countries affected. UK aid is supporting the delivery of essential relief supplies, including thousands of shelter kits, water filters, and family tents. We continue to monitor the situation closely and stand ready to provide further support if needed.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-01T16:26:14.27Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-01T16:26:14.27Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1104960
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
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 Zimbabwe: Storms 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 discussions he has had with his counterpart in Zimbabwe on that country’s humanitarian needs as a result of Cyclone Idai. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 236471 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answer text <p>The Secretary of State and I have both written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in Zimbabwe expressing our condolences and offering our full support. The UK was amongst the first to respond and is the largest donor – allocating £22 million to the response across the three countries affected. While the impact of Cyclone Idai has not been as severe in Zimbabwe as in Mozambique, the situation remains serious and 4,500 people have been displaced. In Zimbabwe, UK aid is providing support for health, child protection, and water, sanitation, and hygiene in the worst-affected areas. DFID is also supporting the provision of emergency latrines and sanitation equipment. We continue to monitor the situation closely and stand ready to provide further support if needed.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-01T16:27:10.097Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-01T16:27:10.097Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
1104962
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
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 Malawi: Storms 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 discussions she has had with her counterpart in Malawi on that country’s humanitarian needs after Cyclone Idai. more like this
tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
tabling member printed
Emily Thornberry remove filter
uin 236472 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-04-01more like thismore than 2019-04-01
answer text <p>The Secretary of State and I have both written to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Malawi expressing our condolences and offering our full support. UK staff on the ground are supporting the response with the Government of Malawi. The UK was amongst the first to respond and is the largest donor – allocating £22 million to the response, including £3.4million to Malawi. In Malawi, our support is providing 65,000 people with emergency shelter, 150,000 people with food assistance, 250,000 with access to clean water and sanitation, and 130,000 people with access to health services. We continue to monitor the situation closely and stand ready to provide further support if needed.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-04-01T16:49:25.177Zmore like thismore than 2019-04-01T16:49:25.177Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
1536
label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this