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Sudan: Humanitarian Aid

Asked by Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 January 2026UIN 101165

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she is taking to help ensure (a) unrestricted humanitarian access across the country and (b) the protection of humanitarian and aid workers in Sudan.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the statement on Sudan made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 18 November 2025, and to the most recent Urgent Question debate on 15 December 2025, where these issues were addressed at length.

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