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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Monday, 5 December 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 December 2022 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 8 December 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Africa: Droughts and Famine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support (a) Ethiopia, (b) Kenya, (c) Somalia and (d) South Sudan with the effects of (i) drought and (ii) famine.

Answer

The UK is a sizeable humanitarian donor to East Africa. Since 2019 the UK has allocated more than £1 billion towards humanitarian operations, including across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, helping to reach tens of millions of people with life-saving aid. Final humanitarian allocations for FY 22/23 are currently being reviewed.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102982
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Development aid Droughts Famine Ethiopia Somalia Kenya South Sudan
Link
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