Debates between Lord Mann and Priti Patel during the 2015-2017 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Mann and Priti Patel
Wednesday 16th November 2016

(7 years, 7 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to raise not only the humanitarian issue, but the contributions required. The UK’s efforts are meeting in full our commitments to Iraq. The hon. Gentleman will recall that, at the UN General Assembly, we were the first, in terms of our pledges and commitment, for preparedness before the operation in Mosul. On the question of what more can be done, I and other colleagues in the donor community need to step up. I constantly engage with the donor community, pressing for a greater sense of urgency in getting funds, preparing for winter and, importantly, ensuring that shelter, food and emergency equipment are put in place sooner rather than later.

Lord Mann Portrait John Mann (Bassetlaw) (Lab)
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4. How much and what proportion of UK Government aid is delivered by third-party providers.