Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gaza: Development Aid

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's press release entitled UK backs Gaza recovery as Foreign Secretary urges renewed push for peace, published on 13 July 2026, what safeguards will be in place to ensure that (a) children, (b) women, (c) disabled people and (d) religious minorities in Gaza receive appropriate levels of support from the £10 million funding.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press notice cited in his question. Any further information about funding for Palestinian-led early recovery efforts will be shared in the usual way.

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