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Written question asked by David Lammy (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 July 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 July 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Horn of Africa: Famine

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what plans the Government has to allocate additional emergency funding to mitigate the risk of famine in the Horn of Africa before the end of 2022.

Answer

The UK is a major humanitarian donor to the East Africa region. In financial year 2022/2023 (ending 31 March 2023) we will provide at least £156 million to address humanitarian requirements across East Africa.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39745
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Humanitarian aid Famine Horn of Africa
Link
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