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Written question asked by Lord McInnes of Kilwinning (Conservative) on Monday, 26 February 2024, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 March 2024. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Monday, 11 March 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Iraq: Development Aid

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 20 February (HL2204), what processes and safeguards are in place to ensure that UK funding to the government of Iraq is not channelled to the Popular Mobilisation Forces and affiliated organisations such as Kata'ib Hezbollah.

Answer

Thorough due diligence assessment of all funding is carried out and the FCDO ensures partners have procedures in place to manage the main risks of aid diversion from activities it funds, including specific controls to ensure that assistance goes direct to the intended beneficiaries.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2740
Session
2023-24
Related items
Iraq: Development Aid
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Armed forces Development aid Iraq
Link
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