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Palestine: Development Aid

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 21 May 2026UIN 1668

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether FCDO has conducted any written equality or non-discrimination assessment concerning the differential provision of UK-funded infrastructure, legal advocacy, or protection services between Palestinian and Jewish communities in Area C.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Documentation related to the Area C Development Programme is available on DevTracker at: DevTracker Programme GB-1-203452 - https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-1-203452/documents. Value for money is embedded across all of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's work. We employ robust systems and frameworks, and continuously review our programmes to ensure effectiveness, equality and non-discrimination, and the responsible use of UK taxpayers' money.

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