Written question asked by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Thursday, 11 December 2014, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 (named day). It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Wednesday, 17 December 2014 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Syria

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to help children affected by the crisis in Syria.

Answer: The UK has committed 700 million pounds in response to the Syria crisis, which is providing food, medical care and relief items to some of those most affected – including children. At the UN in September I announced a further 50 million pounds of funding specifically for the No Lost Generation Initiative. These funds will provide education, psycho-social support, and protection for Syrian children within Syria and in neighbouring countries.

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