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Written question asked by Caroline Lucas (Green Party) on Monday, 15 May 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 May 2023. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 May 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Malawi and Mozambique: Debts

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the urgency of the need of (a) Malawi and (b) Mozambique for debt relief following the impact of Cyclone Freddy.

Answer

The Government of Malawi continues to engage with the international financial intuitions to try and achieve a sustainable debt position, and the UK is supportive of these efforts. The recently released Post Disaster Needs Assessment of the cyclone confirms that cyclone damage will cut GDP growth by an estimated 0.5 per cent this year.

The UK supported Mozambique's response to Cyclone Freddy with emergency shelter and cholera support. We are working closely with other multilaterals, to adapt existing programmes where possible to respond to Cyclone Freddy such as: Health and infrastructure/water and sanitation.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
184936
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Debts Mozambique Storms Malawi
Link
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