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Syria: Humanitarian Aid

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 18756

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he plans to take to ensure that the £11 million in aid for Syria reaches its intended recipients.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK continues to support those in need across Syria where it is safe to do so. Through NGOs and UN organisations, we are providing food, healthcare and other life-saving assistance.

The additional £11 million of humanitarian aid for the people of Syria includes £6 million to the UN Humanitarian Pooled Funds, £4 million to the Aid Fund for Northern Syria, and an additional £1 million to NGOs operating across all of Syria.

As with all our work, we have extensive controls in place to ensure our aid reaches those who need it.

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