Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 April 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lebanon: Schools

Question: To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether his Department have made an assessment on the current levels of foreign aid funding for schools in Lebanon.

Answer: The UK and likeminded donors continue to work closely with the Government of Lebanon to help address pressures facing its education sector - including as a result of Lebanon's economic crisis. In February, the Foreign Secretary announced a £2.6 million contribution to support the education of vulnerable out-of-school children in Lebanon. The UK is also providing £7.35 million to the Lebanon Humanitarian Fund, which supports UN agencies and NGOs to provide education, as well as other critical services such as food, water and shelter to vulnerable communities across Lebanon.

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