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Yemen

Tuesday 24 November 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • The humanitarian situation in Yemen is severe, with 53% of the population unable to afford food.
  • The UK is providing 200 million in aid this year and supports UN special envoy Martin Griffiths' efforts.
  • The UK engages regularly with all parties and has participated in P5+ ministerial meetings hosted by the Foreign Secretary.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Adam Holloway Con
Immigration Foreign Affairs
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The humanitarian situation in Yemen is deteriorating, with 53% of the population unable to afford food. The government has committed £200 million in aid for this year.

Question

What recent assessment the Government have made of the (a) political and (b) humanitarian situation in Yemen?

Answer from James Cleverly

The humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire, with 53% of the population unable to afford food. The UK is rapidly disbursing £200 million-worth of aid this year. The Government fully supports UN special envoy Martin Griffiths' efforts for a nationwide ceasefire and formal talks.

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Q2 Adam Holloway Con
Foreign Affairs
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The UK supports the UN's efforts to resolve the conflict and prevent famine in Yemen.

Question

Would my right hon. Friend give us some indication of the progress of the UN efforts?

Answer from James Cleverly

The UK supports the UN's efforts, engaging regularly with all parties. The Minister spoke to Mohammed Abdul-Salam about the peace process and Safer oil tanker on 18 October; the Foreign Minister was contacted regarding progress on 6 October; and a P5+ ministerial meeting co-hosted by the Foreign Secretary encouraged full engagement with UN proposals on 17 September.

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