Written question asked by Wayne David (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 November 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 November 2021 (named day). It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 9 November 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 assessment she has made of the implications for her policies of the effect of Lebanon's economic crisis on the humanitarian welfare of Palestinian refugees in that country.

Answer: The UK is one of the leading donors in supporting Lebanon to host both Syrian and Palestinian refugees. Since 2011, the UK has allocated over £787 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. The UK is also a key supporter to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) which provides vital services to Palestinian refugees across their five fields of operation, including in Lebanon.

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