Written question asked by Laura Smith (Labour) on Friday, 4 October 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 October 2019. It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 October 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.
Syria: Overseas Aid
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans the Government has to increase humanitarian aid to Idlib, Syria.
- Answer
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The humanitarian situation in Idlib is extremely serious. DFID continues to closely monitor the situation in Northwest Syria, and we are concerned about the impact of recent escalations of violence on civilians. So far this financial year we have allocated £40 million in support for the region, and are keeping this under active review as the situation on the ground develops.
Our support in this region continues to provide Syrians with shelter, clean water and sanitation, mental health services, as well as aiding health workers and facilities that have been affected by escalating violence. DFID partners are working tirelessly to meet the growing needs among displaced people.
In 2018 alone, DFID support in Idlib provided approximately 836,000 people with access to clean drinking water, 873,000 medical consultations, 69,000 food rations and access to formal education for 110,000 children.
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- 2017-19
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- Development aid Syria
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