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Gaza: Energy and Water Supply

Asked by Sarah ChampionLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 February 2025UIN 29899

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to Answer of 6 February 2025 to Question 27260 on Gaza: Energy and Water Supply, if he will request that the funding supplied to the World Bank for the construction and restoration of critical energy and waste infrastructure in Gaza will be tendered to Gaza-owned construction companies.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

According to the World Bank's Procurement Regulations, eligible firms and individuals from all countries are allowed to offer goods, works, non-consulting services, and consulting services for Bank-financed projects globally. This means that suppliers or contractors based in Gaza have the same rights as those from other regions to participate in bids targeting Gaza.

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