Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 20 March 2015. It was answered by Desmond Swayne (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Vanuatu

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assistance the UK has provided to Vanuatu in dealing with the aftermath of the recent cyclone.

Answer: The UK is providing up to £2million of immediate support to the people affected by Cyclone Pam through funding to non-governmental organisations, the Red Cross and the United Nations to provide shelter, water and sanitation and protection. In addition, a Royal Air Force cargo plane has delivered DFID supplies to Port Vila, including 1,640 shelter kits for 8,200 people and 1,944 solar lanterns. DFID has deployed a small team to Vanuatu to provide humanitarian expertise and support coordination with agencies operating in the region.

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