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Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 November 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 November 2018 (named day). It was answered by Alistair Burt (Conservative) on Monday, 12 November 2018 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Venezuela: Refugees

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what support her Department is providing to countries neighbouring Venezuela that are hosting refugees from that country.

Answer

DFID has deployed two humanitarian experts and funded additional roles for UN agencies in the region. The UK is also supporting the international response through core funding to the UN, humanitarian agencies, the European Commission and Red Cross movements.

The UK continues to urge the Venezuelan Government to accept humanitarian aid and DFID is supporting the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s efforts to urge Venezuela to meet their population’s needs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
188711
Session
2017-19
Related items
Venezuela: Refugees
Monday, 19 November 2018
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Development aid Refugees Venezuela
Link
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