§ Lord Moynihanasked Her Majesty's Government:
What funds will be made available to support humanitarian relief efforts in Iraq; and how much they intend to pledge towards such relief efforts in new money, rather than through existing Department for International Development funds. [HL2295]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe Chancellor announced on 27 March that a total of £240 million has been set aside for humanitarian assistance in Iraq. £90 million of this is from DfID budgets and £120 million from the reserve. In addition, £30 million has been allocated from the reserve for the MoD to provide immediate assistance on the ground. DfID has so far committed £115 million to support preparations and delivery of assistance by humanitarian agencies. The remainder of the money will be committed in line with emerging humanitarian needs.