Afghanistan: Humanitarian Crisis
Debate between Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon and Baroness Harris of Richmond(2 years, 3 months ago)
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The Deputy Speaker (Baroness Barker) (LD)
My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Harris of Richmond, is taking part remotely, and I invite her to speak.
Baroness Harris of Richmond (LD) [V]
My Lords, what are the Government doing to secure safe passage of food and essential supplies to the most vulnerable in Afghanistan?
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Con)
My Lords, I am working directly and very closely with key agencies on the ground in this respect. Just before Christmas, I had a number of meetings, including with the likes of David Beasley of the World Food Programme. I assure the noble Baroness that through direct interaction, including with near neighbours, we have access points which are providing humanitarian support to all regions of Afghanistan. Indeed, I was updated on that just this morning. I will continue to update the House, as I have done, through briefings directly at the Foreign Office as well as through debates and discussions we have in your Lordships’ House.