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To ask the Secretary of State for International Development pursuant to the answer of 17 January 2006 to the hon. Member for St. Ives (Andrew George), Official Report, column 1219W, on Fallujah, what assessment he has made of the position of the 61,000 people displaced from Fallujah since April 2004;...
To ask the Secretary of State for International Development pursuant to the answer of 17 January 2006 to the hon. Member for St. Ives (Andrew George), Official Report, column 1219W, on Fallujah, what assessment he has made of the position of the 61,000 people displaced from Fallujah since April 2004;...
Asked by
James Clappison
(Conservative)
Answered by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 January 2006
For answer on
23 January 2006
Answered on
26 January 2006
DFID understands that life in Fallujah is slowly returning to normal. A functioning local government exists and the population has voted in both the October 2005 constitutional referendum and December 2005 general election. The US now estimates the city's population to be at 239,000, compared to 300,000 before 2004. The US Government reports that there is currently no-one officially classified as a displaced person in the vicinity of Fallujah; many of those displaced by the conflict moved to stay with relatives or relocated to surrounding cities. A UN survey showed that 17 per cent. of former Fallujan residents (approximately 50,000) did not expect to return to the city.The United Kingdom has provided advice but not financial aid for the reconstruction of Fallujah. In the aftermath of military operations in Fallujah, DFID staff and consultants made assessment visits to Fallujah and provided advice to the Iraqi Government on the management of health, humanitarian and co-ordination issues. The Iraqi Ministry of Industry and Minerals continues to lead on the reconstruction effort, with support from the US. Financial aid came from the Iraqi Government and the US. We have made no detailed assessment of the ways in which aid disbursed to Fallujah has been spent. However, the following information, drawn from US assessments, may be helpful.The Iraqi Government has allocated US$100 million for Fallujah's reconstruction and US$178 million in housing compensation for Fallujah's citizens. Shortly after military operations in Fallujah ended, the Government initially estimated the damage to housing to be in the region of US$500 million. Fallujah residents have so far received US$103 million in housing compensation. The Government recently announced a further US$75 million which will be paid to citizens over the next month, bringing the total to US$178 million. It is unclear whether any additional funds will be made available.The United States is funding 81 reconstruction projects in Fallujah worth over US$100 million. Of these, 14 have been completed, 25 are underway, 22 have contracts awarded but have not yet started and one is being evaluated. Major projects include:"electrical system improvement—over US$40 million. Electrical distribution lines are now connected to about 80 per cent. of homes and businesses in Fallujah;""a new waste water treatment plant and collection system—US$28 million. The Fallujah Water Department reports that 98 per cent. of residences in Fallujah are now supplied with safe drinking water;""new police facilities—US$7.6 million. Two new police stations are due to be completed in April 2006."Smaller projects include reconstruction of the Fallujah railway station, renovating the court house and constructing new health care facilities. Four new health clinics are due to be completed between February and August 2006.No official data exist on the repair and construction of homes in Fallujah. Anecdotal evidence from those working in Iraq suggests that around 15 per cent. of homes have been restored. This is expected to increase with the distribution of the extra US$75 million.
Subjects
Construction; Development aid; Housing; International assistance; Iraq; Repairs and maintenance; Internally displaced people; Reconstruction; Fallujah
Date
26 January 2006
Reference
45345; 441 c2397-8W
House
House of Commons
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...
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)
Answered by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
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.
Subjects
Housing; Iraq; Schools; Water supply; Utilities; Internally displaced people; Reconstruction; Fallujah
Date
27 January 2005
Reference
430 c492-3W; 210935;210936;210937
House
House of Commons
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...
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)
Answered by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
Answering body
Department for International Development
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
17 January 2005
For answer on
24 January 2005
Answered on
24 January 2005
Subjects
Development aid; Health services; Humanitarian aid; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; Internally displaced people; Fallujah
Date
24 January 2005
Reference
209936; 430 c24-5W
House
House of Commons
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...
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)
Answered by
Hilary Benn
(Labour)
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.
Subjects
Development aid; Humanitarian aid; Iraq; Peacekeeping operations; Internally displaced people; Fallujah
Date
17 January 2005
Reference
208260; 429 c686-7W;429 c684-5W
House
House of Commons