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Jamaica: Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Asked by Harpreet UppalLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 November 2025UIN 88108

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK humanitarian aid at reaching (a) remote and (b) isolated communities in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa.

Answered by Chris Elmore

We remain steadfast in our commitment to support regional efforts to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, and we continue to engage with Caribbean Missions in the UK on our response. For details on the UK's response, I refer the Hon. Member to my statement to the House on 4 November 2025, Official Report, vol. 774, cols. 33WS-35WS.

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