Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Fowler (Conservative). It was answered on Monday, 11 June 2007.

Iraq: Refugees

Question: My Lords, I welcome that contribution, but is it not a fact that around 4 million Iraqis have been displaced by the conflict there, including 2 million who are refugees in neighbouring countries such as Syria and Jordan? Given the scaleof this human crisis and given that since the beginning of the conflict spending by Britain on military operations has been over £5 billion, does the Minister believe that we are doing enough to help those who have been made refugees?

Answer: My Lords, the noble Lord’s figures are entirely accurate. He will know that part of the issue with respect to NGOs and others operating in Iraq is security. We have contributed generously to UN and other appeals, and we will continue to keep that under review.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 692 c1463-4
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Armed conflict Development aid Iraq Refugees Internally displaced people Iraq conflict
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk