Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 June 2025. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 12 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Humanitarian Aid

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 June 2025 to Question 53953 on Gaza: Infant Mortality, whether he has made an assessment of the likelihood of the British Red Cross humanitarian funding reaching Gaza.

Answer: On 4 June, I announced an additional £4 million to the British Red Cross (BRC) in supporting Gaza. The UK has assessed that, despite severe access constraints, BRC, has a credible and realistic pathway to reach Gaza through its partner, the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS). This assessment is based on the PRCS's longstanding operational presence in Gaza and its continued ability to deliver aid where conditions allow. The UK remains in close contact with the BRC to monitor delivery and ensure accountability. Working with the BRC and international partners, we continue to push for improved humanitarian access.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 57319
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Gaza: Infant Mortality
Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Humanitarian aid Gaza British Red Cross
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