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To ask Her Majesty's Government what reports they have received regarding the incidence of congenital abnormalities in babies born since the offensive in Fallujah.

Asked by

Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

2 November 2009

Reference

5767; 714 c15WA

House

House of Lords

Iraq: Birth Defects

To ask Her Majesty's Government what investigations are being ordered into the reports of congenital abnormalities in babies born in Iraq, since the war, and Fallujah in particular.

Asked by

Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

2 November 2009

Reference

5768; 714 c15WA

House

House of Lords

Iraq: Foetal Abnormalities

To ask Her Majesty's Government what reports they have received concerning the rise in foetal abnormalities in Fallujah.

Asked by

Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat)

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

30 April 2009

Reference

3166; 710 c66-7WA

House

House of Lords

Fallujah

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)

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.

Date

26 January 2006

Reference

45345; 441 c2397-8W

House

House of Commons

Fallujah

(2) what the population of Fallujah was in each year since 1990;

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2006

Reference

441 c1219W; 42207

House

House of Commons

Fallujah

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development (1) what the (a) birth rate, (b) death rate and (c) infant mortality rate in Fallujah was in each year since 1990;

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2006

Reference

441 c1219W; 42206

House

House of Commons

Fallujah

(4) how many people (a) in total and (b) as a percentage of the total population in Fallujah had access to (i) clean water and (ii) electricity in each year since 1990 for which records are available.

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2006

Reference

42235; 441 c1219W

House

House of Commons

Fallujah

(3) what recent assessment his officials have made of the humanitarian situation in Fallujah;

Asked by

Andrew George (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2006

Reference

441 c1219W; 42208

House

House of Commons

AL-JAZEERA TELEVISION STATION (No. 2)

That this House is appalled by the reported comments of President Bush to Prime Minister Blair that he wished to bomb Al-Jazeera headquarters in Qatar; is further concerned by the failure of the United Kingdom to restrain the American assault on Fallujah; and calls on the Government to publish the...

Primary sponsor

Peter Kilfoyle (Labour)

Type

Early day motions

Date

24 November 2005

Reference

1117

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will ask the US Administration to furnish him with information on the (a) numbers and (b) type of aerial attacks upon Fallujah between 1st and 15th November.

Asked by

Glenda Jackson (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

7 April 2005

Reference

200110; 432 c1743W;432 c1739W

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of how many people have returned to live permanently in Fallujah since the recent military action in the city; and if he will make a statement; how many people living in Fallujah have...

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

31 January 2005

For answer on

10 February 2005

Answered on

10 February 2005

Tom Cox: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (1) what assessment his Department has made of how many people have returned to live permanently in Fallujah since the recent military action in the city; and if he will make a statement; [213451] (2) how many people living in Fallujah have access to water and electricity; [213452] (3) how many hospitals are open and treating patients in Fallujah; and if he will make a statement; [213453] (4) how many schools in Fallujah are open and are teaching pupils; and if he will make a statement; [213485] (5) what recent visits have been made by officials from his Department to Fallujah; when each visit took place; what reports have been sent to him following such visits; and if he will make a statement. [213494] Hilary Benn: The Multi-National Force Iraq estimates that around 30,000 people have now returned to live in Fallujah. Safe drinking water is available to everyone living and working in Fallujah from standing water tanks which are filled daily. Bottled water is also available for all citizens at humanitarian assistance sites. Piped water supplies are being restored. Reconstruction of power transmission and distribution is continuing. Mains electricity and street lighting have been reconnected in some areas. However, most residences are not connected. Power is being supplied to hospitals from stand-alone generators. Fallujah general hospital and the Jordanian hospital on the outskirts of Fallujah are open and treating patients. Three primary care clinics and one mobile clinic are also in operation. 15 schools are open in Fallujah, with around 670 pupils as of 7 February. The Iraqi Ministry of Education is increasing efforts to publicise the opening of schools in order to encourage greater attendance. DFID staff and consultants based in Baghdad have been visiting Fallujah regularly since military operations concluded, to participate in weekly co- ordination meetings and monitor the situation on the ground. The first meeting in Fallujah attended by DFID took place on 6 December and the most recent on 7 February. DFID humanitarian and conflict advisers have also visited the city. Reporting and analysis based on these visits are provided regularly to London.

Date

10 February 2005

Reference

430 c1640-1W; 213451;213452;213453;213485;213494

House

House of Commons

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment his Department has made of the numbers of livestock owned by Fallujah residents that were killed in recent military action in Fallujah; and what steps his Department is taking to assist residents of Fallujah who have lost their livelihood...

Asked by

Llew Smith (Labour)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

10 February 2005

Reference

430 c1641W; 214510

House

House of Commons

Ministry of Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has made to the US Administration concerning (a) the number of and (b) assistance provided to Iraqi civilians travelling on boats sunk in the Euphrates river during military action by coalition forces in Fallujah.

Asked by

Llew Smith (Labour)

Answering body

Ministry of Defence

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

9 February 2005

Reference

430 c1513W; 214509

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, what representations he has received from UK non-governmental organisations relating to the state of the infrastructure in Fallujah; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Tom Cox (Labour)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

27 January 2005

Reference

211052; 430 c493W

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

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, who will be entitled to vote in the Iraqi election on 30th January in Fallujah; what the anticipated number on the electoral roll in that area is; what arrangements are in place for those who fled the recent fighting...

Asked by

Harry Cohen (Labour)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 January 2005

Reference

207247; 429 c915W;429 c919W

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

Dept for International Development

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what medical facilities are available to treat civilians injured during the last attack on Fallujah.

Asked by

Lynne Jones (Labour)

Answering body

Department for International Development

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 January 2005

Reference

208246; 429 c685-6W;429 c683-4W

House

House of Commons

Prime Minister

To ask the Prime Minister, what discussions he has had with the US Administration concerning the tactics used in the siege of Fallujah; and if he will make a statement; what discussions he has had with the US (a) President and (b) Defense Secretary on the creation of a free...

Asked by

Alex Salmond (Scottish National Party)

Answering body

Prime Minister

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

13 January 2005

Reference

429 c593W;429 c591W; 207797;207798

House

House of Commons

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