Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 November 2016, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 18 November 2016. It was answered by Rory Stewart (Conservative) on Tuesday, 22 November 2016 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Iraq: Reconstruction

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans her Department has to allocate funds for the rebuilding of Mosul once the city has been liberated from ISIS.

Answer: As a member of the global coalition against Daesh, the UK is supporting the Iraqi authorities and the United Nations as they develop stabilisation planning for Mosul and Nineweh governorate. The UK is already providing over £15 million to support UN stabilisation programmes. This is helping secure liberated areas, clear Daesh explosives and support the renovation of water facilities, power networks, clinics and schools. It is also helping the Governor of Ninevah’s office assess post-liberation needs and priorities, including where to pre-position kit for repairs to infrastructure.

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