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778257

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
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: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to support, maintain and rebuild health facilities damaged in attacks in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	109880
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>UK aid continues to support vital health facilities in Syria that provide first aid, trauma care, and primary and reproductive health services. Where possible, DFID-funded partners are ensuring that health facilities can continue to operate by delivering medical supplies, maintaining water and electricity supplies, and replacing damaged equipment. We are providing training to health workers to help them to protect themselves, and their patients, and to mitigate damage from attacks (including chemical weapons attacks). Where facilities have been severely damaged, or safe access is not possible, we are funding mobile medical units.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 31/10/2017 10:35:42 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

778258

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
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: Internally Displaced People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the safety of internally displaced persons in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	109893
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>Following the liberation of Raqqa City, we are helping to clear landmines and explosives to enable those displaced to return to their homes there safely as soon as possible. However, for the majority of the estimated 6.3 million internally displaced people in Syria to return home safely there must be an end to the conflict, and a credible political settlement. In the meantime, the UK is providing food, healthcare, water and other life-saving relief to vulnerable Syrians, including internally displaced people, across the country.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 31/10/2017 10:36:52 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

778259

registered interest
date	26/10/2017
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: Children
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps are being taken by UK aid agencies to support children with disabilities in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Westmorland and Lonsdale
tabling member printed	Tim Farron
uin	109884
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>The UK’s humanitarian aid programme in Syria seeks to meet the needs of those in most need, including vulnerable groups such as disabled children. The UK also provides tailored support through specialist paediatric centres for children with behavioural and physical disabilities that are designed to meet their physical and learning needs.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 31/10/2017 10:36:28 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	1591 label Biography information for Tim Farron

777670

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	World Bank: Energy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions she has had with representatives of the World Bank in September and October 2017 on its energy portfolio and the balance of investments between fossil fuels and renewable energy.
tabling member constituency	Dundee West
tabling member printed	Chris Law
uin	109516
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>The Secretary of State has had no specific discussions with the World Bank in September and October on its energy portfolio and the balance of investments between fossil fuels and renewable energy.</p><p>DFID staff members are regularly in touch with staff at the World Bank on how best to help poor countries secure the affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy they need to end poverty and to enable economic growth. Our view is that countries will need to use a mix of energy sources, including both renewable energy and fossil fuels such as natural gas, to provide reliable and affordable energy for families, for businesses and for public services.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 15:14:52 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4403 label Biography information for Chris Law

777867

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
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: Innovation and Science
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to support science and innovation in Africa.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	109677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>DFID’s 2016 Research Review confirmed our commitment to invest around 3% of its budget on research and innovation. Of over 180 projects, 80% are active in Africa.</p><p>This large footprint of research partnerships between UK and Africa have resulted in new evidence and technologies which are changing lives. DFID also supports investments to strengthen nationally-led investment in science, technology and innovation and research leadership in Africa.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 15:04:07 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

777869

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
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: Sexual Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2017 to Question 108856, on Developing countries: sexual harassment, how her Department defines adequate controls; and whether such controls were framed under the provisions of UK employment or in-country law.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	109762
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>A Due Diligence assessment judges whether an organisation’s controls are adequate by assessing the extent to which they provide assurance that funds, assets, and people are managed effectively, and in line with DFID policies. This includes assessing whether they have internal policies in place to protect individuals from harm, and evidence that those policies are being robustly implemented.</p><p>We expect organisations which we fund directly to operate to the highest ethical standards and in line with their legal obligations. We hold them to account throughout the life of their agreement with DFID. Where partners employ local staff they must comply both with local legislation as well as the terms of the DFID agreement.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 17:55:50 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

777870

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
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: Sexual Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2017 to Question 108856, on Developing countries: sexual harassment, if the Government will publish the details of the due diligence assessment that organisations funded by her Department are subject to.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	109744
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>DFID does not publish due diligence assessments.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 15:07:04 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

777871

registered interest
date	25/10/2017
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: Sexual Harassment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 19 October 2017 to Question 108856, on Developing countries: sexual harassment, whether her Department has terminated any funding projects due to (a) suppliers not fulfilling their obligations and (b) reasons concerning sexual harassment policies or cases.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	109745
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/10/2017 answer text <p>In the last eighteen months, 11 contracts above the OJEU threshold have been terminated for reasons including the programme’s underperformance, poor value for money, concerns regarding supplier capability, and changes in the delivery context. We have not established sexual harassment as a cause of any contract terminations. DFID’s new Supply Partner Code of Conduct requires suppliers to put whistleblowing arrangements in place, train their staff in ethical behaviour and human rights and ensure there is no exploitative treatment of workers in their supply chains.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 30/10/2017 15:11:10 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

776908

registered interest
date	24/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	International Citizen Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what representations she has received from civil society organisations on the Government providing continued support to the International Citizen Service.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	109321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>We have not received any formal representations from civil society organisations. However, my officials engage directly with the delivery consortium, programme alumni and beneficiaries on a regular basis.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 31/10/2017 10:38:02 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

776909

registered interest
date	24/10/2017
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	International Citizen Service
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment her Department has made of the effect of the International Citizen Service on educational outcomes in developing countries.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
uin	109322
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2017 answer text <p>Education is one of the four key outcomes to which the International Citizen Service (ICS) contributes.</p><p>A mid-term internal evaluation of the current scheme found that interventions have had a positive impact on both the provision of education services in developing countries, and access to these services for marginalised groups.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 31/10/2017 10:38:30 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins