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UNRWA: Finance

Asked by Mr Peter BedfordConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 February 2025UIN 30289

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will review the Government's funding to UNRWA.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The UK has committed £41 million for the United Nations Relief and Work Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) this financial year to support the humanitarian response in Gaza and deliver essential services to Palestine refugees in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and the region. The E3 statement of 31 January sets out the UK's position, alongside France and Germany. We continue to urge the Government of Israel to work with international partners, including the UN, to ensure continuity of operations in the OPTs. No other entity currently has the capacity or infrastructure to replace UNRWA's mandate and experience. £1 million of our funding to UNRWA this year is supporting the implementation of the Colonna Report's recommendations to ensure UNRWA commits to its neutrality obligations.

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