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registered interest false more like this
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Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Coronavirus more like this
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pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government which countries they are prioritising for the distribution of aid to counter the effects of COVID-19. more like this
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Baroness Sheehan more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-03-17more like thismore than 2020-03-17
answer text <p>HMG is closely monitoring the global transmission of the Covid-19, in particular the capabilities and vulnerabilities of developing countries, using the State Party Self-Assessment Annual Reporting index provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The UK’s global response strategy is to support the WHO and other multilateral actors to contain Covid-19 and mitigate secondary health and socio-economic impacts, especially for vulnerable populations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Contributing to the WHO’s appeal will enable UK aid to support a strong international response alongside other key donors.</p><p>We are targeting our efforts where we have existing capacity to maximise our impact, and working with international partners to ensure aid is effectively distributed to vulnerable countries.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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less than 2020-03-17T17:46:55.557Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-17T17:46:55.557Z
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label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon more like this
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label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this