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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his most recent assessment is of the policy of Syria towards (a) Iraq, (b) the Lebanon and (c) terrorism; and if he will make a statement on UK relations with Syria.

Asked by

James Clappison (Conservative)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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Written questions

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Answered

Date

2 March 2005

Reference

431 c1258-9W; 217859

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made of the provision of (a) water, (b) hospital care and (c) schools for residents who have returned to Fallujah; and what assessment he has made of educational provision for the children of residents who have not...

Asked by

James Clappison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

20 January 2005

For answer on

27 January 2005

Answered on

27 January 2005

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development (1) what assessment he has made of the provision of (a) water, (b) hospital care and (c) schools for residents who have returned to Fallujah; and what assessment he has made of educational provision for the children of residents who have not returned; [210935] (2) what assessment he has made of the number of internally displaced persons from Fallujah who are planning to settle out of Fallujah for an extended period; [210936] (3) what assessment he has made of the number of homes in Fallujah which (a) sustained damage and (b) sustained damage such as to render them unfit for habitation since the commencement of military operations against insurgents in November 2004. [210937] Hilary Benn: The Interim Iraqi Government (IIG), with support from Multi-National Forces (MNF), has ensured that adequate supplies of food, water, shelter, fuel and health care are available to meet the essential needs of residents returning to Fallujah. Repairs to the water network have begun, and piped water is now available in a number of districts. In other districts, supplies are provided by tanker. Two hospitals and several health clinics are open in Fallujah to provide medical care. Preparations are being made to re-open schools in Fallujah, with five due to be opened by early February. 125 schools in the areas around Fallujah have re-opened to help cater for the children of residents and displaced people who are living there. No assessment has been made of the number of people displaced from Fallujah who are planning to settle elsewhere for an extended period. The IIG is planning to undertake a detailed assessment of damage to housing in Fallujah shortly. Preliminary estimates suggest that up to half the buildings in the city may have sustained substantial damage, with many of these rendered unfit for habitation, and that over 75 per cent. suffered some damage.

Date

27 January 2005

Reference

430 c492-3W; 210935;210936;210937

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, pursuant to the Answer of 17th January 2005, 429 c686-7W, on Iraq, how many families from Falluja have received the $100 welfare payment; how many households have received the $200 payment from US military forces; how much in welfare payments has...

Asked by

James Clappison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

24 January 2005

Reference

209936; 430 c24-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what estimate he has made of the number of residents of Falluja who have been able to return to their homes; what assistance has been provided by (a) the UK Government, (b) the US Administration and (c) the Iraqi authorities to...

Asked by

James Clappison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

10 January 2005

For answer on

17 January 2005

Answered on

17 January 2005

Mr. Clappison: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what estimate he has made of the number of residents of Fallujah who have been able to return to their homes; what assistance has been provided by (a) the UK Government, (b) the US Administration and (c) the Iraqi authorities to the residents of Fallujah; what the cost of the assistance has been in each case; what assessment he has made of the conditions in which residents who have not returned to their homes are living; what assessment he has made of provisions made for them to participate in the Iraqi elections; and if he will make a statement. [208260] Hilary Benn: Most areas of Fallujah are now open to the returning population. The number of people returning to the city is increasing steadily. By 14 January, over 100,000 people had crossed the checkpoints into the city since returns began on 23 December although far fewer are staying overnight. It is estimated that between 8,000 and 15,000 citizens are now living in the city. The Iraqi Interim Government (IIG) is leading on assistance to the people of Fallujah. The IIG Fallujah Core Co-ordination Group is liaising with multi- national and Iraqi forces who are providing security in the city, and is co-ordinating the provision of essential supplies by Iraqi Government Ministries. Food, medical items, tents and plastic sheeting, and water by tanker and bottle are getting through to the people in Fallujah. The IIG is providing an initial $100 welfare payment for each family returning to the city, and is finalising plans for more extensive compensation for damaged homes and businesses. Figures are not yet available on the cost of this assistance. The IIG is also developing medium and long-term reconstruction plans for the city and has set aside funds from the Iraqi budget for this work. The Minister of Industry has been charged with coordinating the work of the key Iraqi ministries involved. DFID is providing advice to the IIG Core Co-ordination Group on health, humanitarian and coordination issues, and DFID staff have made assessment visits to Fallujah. United States military forces operating in the area have established Humanitarian Assistance sites in the city and have announced that they will provide $200 for each household in Fallujah. US forces are also helping to provide security for the returning families, which has been good so far. United States agencies report that they have planned around 100 reconstruction projects in the Fallujah area totalling $84.1 million. Several US-funded projects have been contracted and are due to begin soon, including a $20 million project to refurbish the sewerage system, and projects to refurbish and equip local council offices. A large proportion of Fallujah's population is yet to return to the city. Many families are staying in the surrounding area, mostly with host families or in public buildings. Iraqi ministries and aid agencies continue to deliver essential supplies to these areas. Welfare payments for displaced people are being distributed through banks in the areas where they are currently living. The Independent Electoral Commission for Iraq (IECI) has established plans to allow Fallujah's displaced citizens to vote in the national elections at the end of January. The IECI has made special arrangements for same-day registration and voting at centres spread across the Al Anbar Governorate, and has asked Multi- National Force-Iraq to provide extra security at polling stations.

Date

17 January 2005

Reference

208260; 429 c686-7W;429 c684-5W

House

House of Commons

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