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Gaza: Energy and Water Supply

Asked by Sarah ChampionLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 6 February 2025UIN 27260

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the World Bank on steps to ensure construction businesses in Gaza benefit from recently announced funding towards the restoration of critical water and energy infrastructure.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK has committed an additional £2 million of funding through the World Bank to support the construction and restoration of critical energy and water infrastructure in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including Gaza. This will compliment our diplomatic advocacy alongside the Office of the Quartet and funding efforts to support the resumption of basic services in Gaza as well as other enabling conditions for early recovery efforts in Gaza.

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