Written question asked by Diane Abbott (Labour) on Friday, 19 February 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 February 2016. It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Friday, 26 February 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Saudi Arabia: Arms Trade

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what representations her Department has (a) made to and (b) received from Saferworld, Unicef, Save the Children and Oxfam on UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia in the last 12 months.

Answer: DFID Yemen has longstanding and close working relationships with each of these four organisations, all of whom receive UK funding. Our dialogue covers all areas of relevant DFID policy, in particular our four priorities: supporting UN efforts to start political talks and return to an inclusive political process; increasing commercial imports of food, fuel and medical supplies; improving humanitarian access into and within Yemen; and strengthening the international community’s response to the crisis.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 27545
Session: 2015-16
Subjects: Arms trade Saudi Arabia Oxfam UNICEF Save the Children Fund Saferworld
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk