Written question asked by Andrew Snowden (Conservative) on Monday, 12 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 January 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Sri Lanka: Storms
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support the recovery of Sri Lanka from Cyclone Ditwah.
- Answer
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The UK Government is deeply concerned about the extensive damage and distress caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. The British High Commissioner in Colombo has been in regular contact with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Disaster Management Centre, and the UN Resident Coordinator to monitor the situation and understand emerging needs.
We have allocated £1 million of humanitarian support through the Red Cross, UN partners and civil society organisations to support immediate humanitarian assistance.
The UK is tracking the situation closely and remains in regular contact with the Sri Lankan authorities and humanitarian partners.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 104919
- Session
- 2024-26
- Registered interest declared
- Yes
- Subjects
- Humanitarian aid Sri Lanka Storms
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