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Written question asked by Patrick Grady (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 7 February 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 February 2017 (named day). It was answered by Lord Wharton of Yarm (Conservative) on Monday, 20 February 2017 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Lake Chad Basin: Humanitarian Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department plans to make a funding pledge at the donor conference on the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and Lake Chad region in Oslo on 24 February 2017.

Answer

The UK is the second largest donor to the humanitarian crisis in Nigeria and Lake Chad, and has led the humanitarian response, particularly in North East Nigeria. Last year UKAid reached more than 600,000 people, including more than 30,000 severely malnourished children.

The UK will be represented at the Oslo Conference. No decisions have yet been made on a funding pledge.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
63455
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Lake Chad basin
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk