<p>The majority of UK support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is channelled through its General Fund rather than for specific projects. This is UNRWA's preferred funding</p><p><?notus-xml column=498?></p><p>mechanism as it enables them to allocate resources effectively according to need. From 2007 to 2011 the UK provided £110 million in core support, and in June this year I announced that we would continue this support by committing £106.5 million between 2012 and 2015. Such core support is essential as it enables UNRWA to provide health, education and relief and social services to Palestinian refugees.</p><p>Where appropriate, the UK has also provided support for specific projects. Currently the UK is supporting two UNRWA projects in Gaza, their "Job Creation Programme" and the construction of 14 new schools.</p>