Written question asked by Gavin Williamson (Conservative) on Friday, 6 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 January 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 16 January 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Horn of Africa: Droughts
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help provide resources to Somalia and Somaliland, in the context of drought in 2022.
- Answer
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Somalia urgently needs life-saving aid. In late 2022 I visited Somalia and saw how the drought is impacting millions across the country. I met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, other government figures and humanitarian delivery partners, to discuss preparation for future crises. I also announced further UK aid, bringing the total humanitarian, health and nutrition support in Somalia to over £61 million this financial year.
In Somaliland, as part of a wider package of humanitarian and development support, the UK is working with partners to provide health and nutrition support, including to over 80 health facilities, providing services in the context of drought with the support of our partner UNICEF.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 117581
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Development aid Droughts Somalia Somaliland
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