Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Monday, 13 October 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 31 October 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Foreign Aid: Education

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the findings of the report Schools in the Grip of Terror, published by UN Watch in September; and what plans they have to review the funding provided to UNRWA by the UK.

Answer: The UK Government takes these allegations seriously and expects the UN to investigate these claims. We continue to support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East's (UNRWA) work on reform and implementation of the Colonna Report to ensure they meet the highest standards on neutrality and integrity. The UK remains committed to supporting the humanitarian needs of Palestinian refugees, while ensuring that aid does not contribute to incitement or extremism. In line with the approach taken by most other Member States, the UK has conducted extensive due diligence and are satisfied that UNRWA adequately manage UK funds.

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