Written question asked by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Wednesday, 16 January 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 January 2019. It was answered by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Monday, 28 January 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Syria: Reconstruction

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in assisting the rebuilding of Raqqa; and what role they are playing in those rebuilding efforts, particularly in regard to de-mining and counter-improvised explosive device efforts.

Answer: In Al-Raqqa, DFID has stepped up its role in meeting the needs of those affected by Daesh occupation since its liberation in 2017. This assistance includes support to demining activity, assisting survivors of Gender-Based Violence and providing emergency supplies such as food and cash. Further activity by our partners has provided child immunisation in areas neglected during Daesh occupation, nutritional supplements for children and pregnant women, and supporting primary health centres, trauma care and mental health work.

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