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Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 January 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 January 2020 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Murrison (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Iraq: Humanitarian Aid

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made on the effect of the recent tensions between the US and Iran on the provision of humanitarian support in Iraq.

Answer

It is critical that humanitarian actors can operate safely and without restrictions in Iraq. We are working closely with partners to ensure that there is no interruption to delivery, especially to those who remain displaced by the conflict against Daesh. DFID has committed £261m in humanitarian support to Iraq since 2014, providing a vital lifeline to millions with shelter, medical care and clean water.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
1416
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Iraq USA Iran
Link
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