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UNRWA: Finance

Asked by Chris LawScottish National PartyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 16 October 2025UIN 77550

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department plans to reinstate multi-year core funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

In July 2024, this Government reinstated funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and has since committed £27.5 million for 2025/2026 financial year. This funding will provide emergency food, shelter and other support for over 2 million people across the region. Future funding decisions will be taken in due course, and announced in the normal way.

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