Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alex Cunningham and Priti Patel

Wednesday 22nd February 2017 Commons Chamber

[Priti Patel]

I thank the hon. Lady for speaking about the humanitarian crises in Syria and in the Lake Chad region; she is right to mention the awful situation there. UK aid is clearly directed and focused on providing food, water and shelter to give protection to the most vulnerable people who need that life-saving support at this very difficult time.

[Alex Cunningham (Stockton North) (Lab)]

3. What support the Government are providing to the UN’s Step It Up for Gender Equality initiative.