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Written question asked by Bell Ribeiro-Addy (Labour) on Friday, 3 March 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 7 March 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Monday, 13 March 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

East Africa: Droughts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of reduction in Official Development Aid on the UK's support for countries impacted by the drought in East Africa

Answer

The UK is committed to supporting communities facing severe impacts of the ongoing drought across East Africa, including the commitment to provide £156 million in humanitarian support this financial year.

On the ground our support is providing millions of people with essential services and supplies including food, clean water, nutritional support and healthcare. Since 2019, the UK has allocated more than £1 billion in East Africa towards humanitarian operations, helping to reach tens of millions of people with life-saving aid. We are working with partners to ensure a robust humanitarian and development response across the region.

The FCDO has considered the impact of reductions to ODA across the whole budget. Impact assessments are ongoing as specific allocation and spending decisions continue to be made.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
157701
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Development aid Droughts East Africa
Link
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