Middle East Aid Delivery 2024-05-20
2024-05-20
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Q1
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The question addresses the urgent need for humanitarian support in Gaza, noting that there has been only one shipment of UK aid in over six months.
What steps he is taking to help support the delivery of aid to the middle east. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza requires immediate action and increased aid flows through multiple routes.
We are working alongside partners and international organisations to enable the Cypriot maritime aid corridor initiative. We have had 11 airdrops delivering over 110 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza in concert with Jordanian friends, and we hope for increased deliveries via all three routes including the humanitarian pier.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitments on increasing UK aid shipments and access to Ashdod port were not fully addressed.
Response accuracy
Q2
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The MP raises concern over the shocking levels of suffering in Gaza due to a humanitarian disaster, with only one shipment of UK aid delivered in more than six months.
Can the Minister explain why there has been only one shipment of UK aid in more than six months and none so far this year? The situation requires an immediate ceasefire and return of hostages alongside provision of urgent aid to save civilian lives.
We have been hugely active, with 11 airdrops delivering over 110 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza in concert with Jordan. We commend the Royal Air Force for their instrumental role in this effort.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific reason for limited shipments and plans for future increases were not fully addressed.
Response accuracy
Q3
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The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is worsening, with scenes of children dying from hunger. The questioner acknowledges UK efforts but seeks more substantial measures.
I welcome the Government's efforts to deploy UK aid flights and airdrops into Gaza, but can the Minister explain what the Government are doing to increase the number of UK aid shipments and access to Ashdod port?
We seek an increased flow not just through air but also by road and sea. We have been instrumental in setting up the humanitarian pier, commending the RFA Cardigan Bay for its role in delivering life support to those involved in the pier's delivery.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific plans on increasing UK aid shipments and access to Ashdod port were not fully detailed.
Response accuracy