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Written question asked by Tahir Ali (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 May 2024. It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Gaza: Humanitarian Situation

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, what recent assessment his Department has made of the risk of famine in Gaza.

Answer

The situation in Gaza is desperate. Many Palestinian civilians have been killed and there is an urgent need to get more aid to the people of Gaza to prevent a famine.

The UK is doing all it can to get as much food into Gaza as possible.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
26606
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Famine Gaza Humanitarian situation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk