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Palestinian Authority Funding

Wednesday 10 June 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • UK provided 840,000 to WHO and UNICEF for covid-19 response in Palestine
  • UK maintains robust measures to prevent aid diversion
  • UK commits to supporting Palestinian people while striving towards peace in the region

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Percy Con Brigg and Goole
Context

Inquires about steps taken to ensure UK funding is used for intended purposes in the Palestinian region.

Question

Asks if there has been any diversion of funds channelled through UN bodies such as WHO and UNICEF to proscribed terrorist organisations like the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, amid an investigation suggesting links between funded groups and these entities.

Answer from The Minister for Europe and Americas James Cleverly

States the UK provided £840,000 to WHO and UNICEF for covid-19 response; maintains robust measures to prevent aid diversion and commits to supporting Palestinian people while striving towards peace in the region.

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