Written question asked by Paul Blomfield (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 June 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 June 2019 (named day). It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Monday, 10 June 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Libya: Undocumented Migrants

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2019 to Question 248760 on Libya: Undocumented Migrants, what recent steps his Department has taken to support the urgent humanitarian evacuation from Libya of refugees and migrants held in detention centres in that country.

Answer: We remain deeply concerned by the situation in Libya and reports of violence in Libyan detention centres. The UK is clear that all parties to the conflict must commit to a ceasefire, ensure unconditional humanitarian access, and return to political talks. All parties to the conflict must do all they can to prevent any further loss of life, including by respecting their obligations under International Humanitarian Law, and evacuating those at risk to safety. The UK has announced a contribution of £1 million to the UN Flash Appeal. This includes: funding to the World Health Organisation to deliver life-saving medical care; and funding to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to improve humanitarian access for agencies on the ground. The UN Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has released $2 million to provide life-saving assistance to civilians caught up in the fighting, including vulnerable migrants and refugees. The UK was the biggest donor to the CERF in 2018, providing £114.3 million.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 260618
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Libya: Undocumented Migrants
Thursday, 2 May 2019
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Detainees Undocumented migrants Refugees Libya
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk