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Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Monday, 2 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 September 2019. It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Somalia: Internally Displaced People

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps his Department is taking to support internally displaced persons in Somalia.

Answer

There are currently 2.6m internally displaced people in Somalia as a result of drought and conflict. DFID is providing £20m to help find lasting solutions for displaced people that includes: better housing, access to basic services and support in finding employment. The Department is also making an additional £30 million contribution to provide emergency, life-saving, assistance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
284536
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Internally displaced people Somalia
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk