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To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what support his Department is providing to Zimbabwe to help with the drought in that country.
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, what support his Department is providing to Zimbabwe to help with the drought in that country.
The UK commends the Government of Zimbabwe for identifying the potential impacts of the El Nino induced drought and are working with humanitarian agencies, the UN and donor nations and the Government of Zimbabwe to understand plans and options for international support if needed. Africa Risk Capacity, a UK-supported African Union-led disaster risk insurance mechanism, has confirmed that several pay outs will be triggered in Zimbabwe as a result of the declaration of a state of emergency. Additionally, the UK-funded START Network programme will shortly release funds for anticipatory actions to support the drought response.
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has made an estimate of the number of people at risk of death from (a) hunger and (b) drought in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether he has made an estimate of the number of people at risk of death from (a) hunger and (b) drought in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.
During my recent visit to Ethiopia, I saw firsthand the seriousness of the humanitarian situation in Tigray. Across northern Ethiopia, including Tigray, El Nino is causing drought that is affecting 4 million people. According to assessments from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, nearly 1.4 million in Tigray will need immediate emergency food assistance because of drought.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to host an international conference on humanitarian assistance for the East Africa drought.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to host an international conference on humanitarian assistance for the East Africa drought.
We are working with several international and UN partners to organise a humanitarian pledging conference for the Horn of Africa. The event is scheduled to take place in New York on 24 May. It will help us to mobilise urgent funding for immediate humanitarian needs and to identify long-term solutions to the region's recurrent crises including drought. The UK is a leading humanitarian donor to the region with more than £1 billion provided in relief aid since 2019. UK funded activities are saving lives and making a difference.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will take steps to host a donor conference to help tackle drought in East Africa.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if his Department will take steps to host a donor conference to help tackle drought in East Africa.
We are working with several international and UN partners to organise a humanitarian pledging conference for the Horn of Africa. The event is scheduled to take place in New York on 24 May. It will help us to mobilise urgent funding for immediate humanitarian needs and to identify long-term solutions to the region's recurrent crises including drought.
The UK is a leading humanitarian donor to the region with more than £1 billion provided in relief aid since 2019. UK funded activities are saving lives and making a difference.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help tackle possible (a) drought and (b) hunger resulting from drought in East Africa.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with his international counterparts to help tackle possible (a) drought and (b) hunger resulting from drought in East Africa.
The UK is committed to addressing the grave and deteriorating food security situation across East Africa. Due to the combined effects of climate change and conflict almost 72 million people will need life-saving humanitarian aid in the region this year. In financial year 2022/2023 the UK met its £156 million commitment to provide relief aid throughout East Africa. The UK is working to raise the profile of the crisis with our international partners and to ensure an appropriate focus on the need for long-term solutions to the region's recurrent crises including drought.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of reduction in Official Development Aid on the UK's support for countries impacted by the drought in East Africa
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of reduction in Official Development Aid on the UK's support for countries impacted by the drought in East Africa
The UK is committed to supporting communities facing severe impacts of the ongoing drought across East Africa, including the commitment to provide £156 million in humanitarian support this financial year.
On the ground our support is providing millions of people with essential services and supplies including food, clean water, nutritional support and healthcare. Since 2019, the UK has allocated more than £1 billion in East Africa towards humanitarian operations, helping to reach tens of millions of people with life-saving aid. We are working with partners to ensure a robust humanitarian and development response across the region.
The FCDO has considered the impact of reductions to ODA across the whole budget. Impact assessments are ongoing as specific allocation and spending decisions continue to be made.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support those countries in the East Africa experiencing severe drought.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support those countries in the East Africa experiencing severe drought.
The UK is committed to supporting communities facing severe impacts of the ongoing drought across East Africa, including the commitment to provide £156 million in humanitarian support this financial year.
On the ground our support is providing millions of people with essential services and supplies including food, clean water, nutritional support and healthcare. Since 2019, the UK has allocated more than £1 billion in East Africa towards humanitarian operations, helping to reach tens of millions of people with life-saving aid. We are working with partners to ensure a robust humanitarian and development response across the region.
The FCDO has considered the impact of reductions to ODA across the whole budget. Impact assessments are ongoing as specific allocation and spending decisions continue to be made.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support his Department is providing to localised groups aiding efforts to mitigate the impact of the drought in East Africa.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support his Department is providing to localised groups aiding efforts to mitigate the impact of the drought in East Africa.
Local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) play an important role in delivering UK funded humanitarian support in East Africa. We work and consult closely with local NGOs to aid their planning, delivery and ability to access funding.
In Ethiopia in 2022 the UK provided £7.6 million to the UN's Ethiopia Humanitarian Fund (EHF) which supported a range of international and Ethiopian NGOs. Similarly, the UK-funded 'Building Resilient Communities in Somalia programme has supported a number of Somali NGOs alongside international civil society organisations. More broadly, the FCDO supports a number of Country based Pooled Funds (CBPF) and in 2022, 21.7% of funding allocated by CBPFs went directly to national NGOs.
The UK also uses its voice on multilateral boards to ensure decisions align with the International Development Strategy's commitment to locally-led decision-making.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to help support countries in East Africa with drought; and whether his Department will increase funding to East Africa.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department plans to take to help support countries in East Africa with drought; and whether his Department will increase funding to East Africa.
The UK is committed to supporting communities facing severe impacts of the ongoing drought across East Africa. In November 2022, I [Minister Mitchell] visited Somalia and announced new assistance bringing the UK's total support to over £61 million this financial year across humanitarian, health and nutrition programmes. In January 2023, I also announced a £16 million package of support that will reach more than 600,000 people affected by the drastic impacts of drought and conflict across Ethiopia. In Kenya, in response to the drought, 30,500 children received life-saving nutritional assistance because of the UK's support this financial year. This crisis remains a priority for Ministers and the UK will continue to promote long-term resilience to recurrent shocks such as drought and flooding.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help provide resources to Somalia and Somaliland, in the context of drought in 2022.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department is taking steps to help provide resources to Somalia and Somaliland, in the context of drought in 2022.
Somalia urgently needs life-saving aid. In late 2022 I visited Somalia and saw how the drought is impacting millions across the country. I met President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, other government figures and humanitarian delivery partners, to discuss preparation for future crises. I also announced further UK aid, bringing the total humanitarian, health and nutrition support in Somalia to over £61 million this financial year.
In Somaliland, as part of a wider package of humanitarian and development support, the UK is working with partners to provide health and nutrition support, including to over 80 health facilities, providing services in the context of drought with the support of our partner UNICEF.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support (a) Ethiopia, (b) Kenya, (c) Somalia and (d) South Sudan with the effects of (i) drought and (ii) famine.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Government is taking to support (a) Ethiopia, (b) Kenya, (c) Somalia and (d) South Sudan with the effects of (i) drought and (ii) famine.
The UK is a sizeable humanitarian donor to East Africa. Since 2019 the UK has allocated more than £1 billion towards humanitarian operations, including across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan, helping to reach tens of millions of people with life-saving aid. Final humanitarian allocations for FY 22/23 are currently being reviewed.
Motion that this House has considered the conflict in Ethiopia. Motion lapsed. Sitting adjourned without Question put.
Motion that this House has considered the conflict in Ethiopia. Motion lapsed. Sitting adjourned without Question put.
Thank you, Sir Gary. This is the first time I have had the privilege of performing under your eagle eye. It is my third time in government, since I first became a member of the Government in 1992, but I have never taken a debate in Westminster Hall before, so...
Thank you, Sir Gary. This is the first time I have had the privilege of performing under your eagle eye. It is my third time in government, since I first became a member of the Government in 1992, but I have never taken a debate in Westminster Hall before, so...
I can tell the right hon. Gentleman that I am not confident about that, but we are pressing in every way we possibly can, and we must move forward optimistically. I will come to his specific point in a moment, when I address some of the comments that have been...
I can tell the right hon. Gentleman that I am not confident about that, but we are pressing in every way we possibly can, and we must move forward optimistically. I will come to his specific point in a moment, when I address some of the comments that have been...
If I may, I will come back to the hon. Gentleman’s comments later.
The presence and conduct of Eritrean forces in Tigray has fuelled the conflict and made its resolution more challenging. The Eritrean Government were not party to the peace agreement, but will inevitably be crucial to its success. We...
If I may, I will come back to the hon. Gentleman’s comments later.
The presence and conduct of Eritrean forces in Tigray has fuelled the conflict and made its resolution more challenging. The Eritrean Government were not party to the peace agreement, but will inevitably be crucial to its success. We...
If the hon. Lady, who knows a great deal about these matters, will bear with me for a moment, I will come specifically to the issue of money.
This may be a moment for optimism. There is an opportunity to end one of the world’s most destructive conflicts, but that opportunity...
If the hon. Lady, who knows a great deal about these matters, will bear with me for a moment, I will come specifically to the issue of money.
This may be a moment for optimism. There is an opportunity to end one of the world’s most destructive conflicts, but that opportunity...
I do apologise. The hon. Lady the Member for Edmonton (Kate Osamor), who always takes a great interest in international development, asked specifically about the figures for aid, and made three very interesting recommendations. Others, too, asked for these figures. In the last 18 months, the UK has provided nearly...
I do apologise. The hon. Lady the Member for Edmonton (Kate Osamor), who always takes a great interest in international development, asked specifically about the figures for aid, and made three very interesting recommendations. Others, too, asked for these figures. In the last 18 months, the UK has provided nearly...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the reduction of the foreign aid target on the UK's ability to help address (a) the risk of famine in Tigray and (b) the millions of people...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the reduction of the foreign aid target on the UK's ability to help address (a) the risk of famine in Tigray and (b) the millions of people...
In Ethiopia, the population in need of humanitarian food and nutrition assistance has reached record levels in 2022, driven by ongoing insecurity and climate shocks that are likely to result in continued high needs into 2023. The UN estimates that over 20 million people are food insecure in Ethiopia, of which 13 million people require food assistance as a result of the conflict in the north.
In the last eighteen months the UK has provided almost £90 million of humanitarian support to people affected by crises throughout Ethiopia. Our support has reached civilians in Tigray, Afar, Amhara, Somali and Oromia and also eastern Sudan. This includes critical food aid, safe drinking water, medical care, sanitation and nutritional supplies.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps his Department plans to take to ensure long-term food security for the Somali people.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what steps his Department plans to take to ensure long-term food security for the Somali people.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent assessment he has made of food security in the horn of Africa.
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development what recent assessment he has made of food security in the horn of Africa.