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Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 22 October 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 November 2019. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2019 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Free Syrian Police and White Helmets

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of the Netherlands about the reasons why that government cancelled its funding for the White Helmets and the Free Syria Police in 2018; and whether they will publish the outcomes of any such discussions.

Answer

We coordinate closely with likeminded partners, particularly on co-funded programmes. Decisions regarding the Netherlands' programme funding are a matter for the Government of the Netherlands.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL306
Session
2019-19
Subjects
Finance Netherlands White Helmets Free Syrian Police
Link
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