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Written question asked by Fabian Hamilton (Labour) on Monday, 12 April 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 15 April 2021 (named day). It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 April 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

St Vincent and the Grenadines: Volcanoes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what (a) financial and (b) technical support the Government is providing to the St Vincent Government in response to the recent eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano.

Answer

We are monitoring the situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines closely and our thoughts are with those affected by the eruption.

The UK has pledged an initial £200,000 to help address the immediate humanitarian impact of the volcano eruption, which will be used for emergency supplies and other immediate needs.

Urgently needed technical experts will support relief efforts on the ground, support emergency telecommunications, and restore critical lifeline facilities, like transport links.

We will continue to work with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency to provide further support.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
178834
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Technical assistance Volcanoes St Vincent and the Grenadines
Link
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