§ Sir Robert HicksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list the projects assisted, indicating the financial amounts involved, in respect of United Kingdom disaster relief for Yemen following the recent severe flooding; and if he will make a statement. [38473]
§ Mr. HanleyThe UK responded swiftly and generously to the plight of flood affected populations following the severe flooding in Yemen last month. The UK's response has been as follows:
Response Channel Value £ Relief flight with consignment of tents and plastic sheeting. British Red Cross Society 202,076 Consignment of drugs. British Red Cross Society 1,271 Provision of technical expert for disaster assessment and coordination. UN Department of Humanitarian Affairs 50,000 Recruitment of planning specialists, and monitoring and supervision of field operations. Assistance to the Health Merlin 100,000 Sector Emergency well Care 70,000 rehabilitation Water tankering operations Oxfam 70,000 Total 493,347