Written question asked by Lord Crisp (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 1 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 April 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Myanmar: Disaster Relief
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what response they are making to the appeal to the international community regarding the Myanmar earthquake by the Interim National Unity Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar.
- Original answer
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On 30th March the UK announced up to £10 million worth of life saving support to Myanmar in response to the earthquake. As well as delivering the humanitarian assistance via local partners, the package includes support in conjunction with other international partners to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This will fund life-saving support to some of the most urgent humanitarian needs. On 4 April, we announced a further £10 million of funding, bringing our total response to up to £25 million.
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The answer was corrected by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour)
on Tuesday, 15 April 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
- Corrected answer
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On 29
30thMarch the UK announced up to £10 million worth of life saving support to Myanmar in response to the earthquake. As well as delivering the humanitarian assistance via local partners, the package includes support in conjunction with other international partners to the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). This will fund life-saving support to some of the most urgent humanitarian needs. On 4 April, we announced a further £10 million of funding, bringing our total response to up to £25 million.
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- HL6417
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- 2024-26
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- Disaster relief Earthquakes Myanmar
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