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Pakistan: Flooding

Tuesday 31 January 2023 · 2 questions

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Answered 1 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • UK has pledged a total of 36 million for flood relief in Pakistan
  • Over 25 million has been disbursed for immediate needs like water, sanitation, shelter and protection services
  • Lord Ahmad visited affected areas at the end of the previous year

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Rob Butler
Foreign Affairs Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Context

The question arises from UK's pledge of £36 million in aid for Pakistan following severe flooding.

Question

What support has the Department provided to Pakistan in response to floods in that country. The UK has pledged a total of £36 million of aid for flood relief efforts, with more than £25 million disbursed supporting immediate needs such as water, sanitation, shelter and protection services for women and girls.

Answer from Leo Docherty

UK aid continues to save lives in Pakistan with a total pledge of £36 million, more than £25 million of which has been disbursed for immediate needs including water, sanitation, shelter and protection services. Lord Ahmad visited the affected areas at the end of last year.

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Q2 Rob Butler
Foreign Affairs
Context

Following the terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar, constituents express concern over UK's response to both natural disasters and security challenges.

Question

Can he assure me and my constituents that the UK is doing everything we can to support Pakistan in the face of both natural disasters and human atrocities. The questioner references the terrorist attack on a mosque in Peshawar and seeks assurance about comprehensive support from the UK.

Answer from Leo Docherty

Our thoughts are with those affected by the terrorist attack in Peshawar, and condolences have been passed on to the Government of Pakistan. The UK continues to work closely with Pakistan to address security challenges including the terrorist incident.

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Not addressed: The specific ask for comprehensive support was not addressed directly; only condolences were given regarding the terror attack.

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