Nigeria Flood Relief 2022-11-08
2022-11-08
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Nigeria is experiencing severe flooding, affecting over a million people with more than 200,000 homes destroyed and 600 deaths reported. Cholera cases are rising due to lack of clean water access.
The floods in Nigeria have left more than 1 million people displaced, 200,000 homes destroyed and, sadly, 600 people dead. With cholera cases skyrocketing due to a lack of clean water access, will the Minister assure me that the Government will focus aid on ensuring water and sanitation to prevent further deaths?
The UK has provided £425 million of humanitarian support over the past five years, reaching more than 2 million people affected by floods. We are committed to strengthening flood risk management and adapting to climate change with Nigerian agencies.
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Did not specifically address water and sanitation needs mentioned in the question
Did Not Refer To Nigeria
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The Home Office is facing delays in asylum applications and soaring costs for temporary hotels. The Minister has allocated £3.5 billion from the aid budget to address a domestic crisis.
Will the Minister agree to carry out an urgent review of all Home Office official development assistance expenditure, and consider whether it is delivering value for taxpayers' money? How long will he let the Home Secretary have free rein over his budget?
The focus is on flood effects in Nigeria, with people facing starvation. We will do everything possible to help them.
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Did not address Home Office expenditure or review request
Did Not Refer To Home Office Spending
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The climate crisis is worsening, with Nigeria facing severe floods and displacement. The UK's aid budget may need to be increased.
Surely now is the time to reinstate the 0.7% aid allocation because these events will increase going forward. Will you carry this forward?
The hon Gentleman makes sense on these matters and I hope there will be encouraging news in the autumn statement.
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Did not commit to reinstating 0.7% aid allocation
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Nigeria is experiencing severe flooding, affecting over a million people with more than 200,000 homes destroyed and 600 deaths reported.
What steps are being taken to support flood relief efforts in Nigeria?
The UK provides support through the multi-donor Start fund, allocating £580,000 so far this rainy season to support 26,288 people. We will continue helping Nigeria towards long-term climate change adaptation and resilience.
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