Written question asked by Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 21 July 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 September 2021. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 10 September 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lebanon: Palestinians

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department will take to support the provision of (a) health and (b) education services for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon.

Answer: The UK is one of the leading donors in supporting Lebanon in hosting both Syrian and Palestinian refugees. Since 2011, the UK has allocated over £780 million in humanitarian and development funding to Lebanon. Our humanitarian assistance will continue to promote access to education and provide those most in need with timely, flexible assistance and protection services to cover their basic survival needs and reduce gender-based violence, saving lives and reducing suffering.

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