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Written question asked by Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Labour) on Thursday, 24 February 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 (named day). It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Madagascar: Storms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to supplement humanitarian support provided in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Batsirai following Tropical Cyclone Emnati in Madagascar.

Answer

The UK has allocated £1,000,000 in humanitarian funding to support the response to the cyclone and tropical storm. This money is allocated through UNICEF and also a contribution to a Red Cross Emergency Appeal. Ahead of these weather events we have shared data and expertise from the UK Met Office, allowing partners to better prepare.

The UK is also a contributor to several pooled funding mechanisms which have made allocations to the cyclone response in Madagascar, including the Red Cross Disaster Relief Emergency Fund (approx. £600,000), the Start Network (£635,000) and the UN Central Emergency Relief Fund (approximately £1,800,000).


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129089
Session
2021-22
Related items
Madagascar: Storms
Monday, 14 March 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Storms Madagascar
Link
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