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Written question asked by Lord Mendelsohn (Labour) on Monday, 13 April 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 April 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lebanon: Palladium Group

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what role the company Palladium International Ltd plays in delivering UK-funded programmes in Lebanon.

Answer

The Integrated Security Fund (ISF) Lebanon programme provides funding to strengthen the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) and Lebanese Internal Security Forces (LISF) through targeted capacity building. In Financial Year 2025/26, UK assistance enabled LAF border deployments, training, essential equipment provision, and greater interoperability between the LAF and LISF. Palladium supports the delivery of UK funded programmes by providing technical advisory capacity.

World Food Programme (WFP) and other direct partners, including under the ISF, undergo enhanced due diligence to ensure strong controls preventing aid diversion, including risks of diversion to terrorists. UK cash assistance for vulnerable Lebanese households is distributed via WFP and downstream partners SHEILD, World Vision, Lebanese Red Cross and Caritas Lebanon and channelled nationwide through the Lebanese government's Shock Responsive Safety Net (SRSN) which targets the most vulnerable conflict affected families based on acute humanitarian needs. All funding is provided through reputable financial service providers.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL16260
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Lebanon Palladium Group
Link
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