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
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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
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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
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL2740
- Session
- 2023-24
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- Subjects
- Armed forces Development aid Iraq
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