Written question asked by Rachael Maskell (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 November 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2023. It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Friday, 17 November 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Gaza: Water Supply
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Armed Forces have the capability to supply Gaza with desalinated water.
- Answer
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The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) is coordinating the UK’s humanitarian response to deliver lifesaving assistance through trusted partners, including the UN, to the people who need it in Gaza.
The Ministry of Defence has provided military support when needed to facilitate the FCDO’s response. As of 13 November, three RAF flights have delivered a total of 51 tonnes of aid to Egypt. The shipments contained lifesaving items, including water purification equipment.
Royal Navy assets are in the region, and have the ability to support the humanitarian effort when the opportunity arises. We continue to monitor the situation and consider what further assistance Defence could contribute to the UK and international efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 856
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Water supply Gaza Desalination
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- 2023-11-18 15:39:52 +0000
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