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Written Question
Syria and Turkey: Humanitarian Aid
Tuesday 27th June 2023

Asked by: Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to offer to give (1) assistance, and (2) drinkable water, to Turkey and Syria following the earthquake of 6 February.

Answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon - Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

The UK has provided lifesaving and life-sustaining assistance to those in need in Turkey and northwest Syria, committing £43 million in aid. In Syria, the UK provided £4.3 million to the White Helmets for life-saving search and rescue and emergency relief operations. In addition, we provided 242 tonnes of vital relief items to help provide protection against the freezing winter weather conditions. In Turkey, the UK provided: search and rescue capability; specially trained dogs; and treatment to over 19,000 patients by UK medical teams. UK funding has also contributed to restoring the supply of clean water, reaching an estimated 263,000 people.

Division Vote (Lords)
26 Jun 2023 - Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 178 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 197
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jun 2023 - National Security Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 155 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 165
Division Vote (Lords)
21 Jun 2023 - National Security Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 157 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 219 Noes - 172
Written Question
North America: Humanitarian Aid
Wednesday 21st June 2023

Asked by: Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken following the fires in North America to offer to give assistance, and in particular drinking water, to Canada.

Answered by Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park

We have been in contact with the Canadian Foreign Minister and Canadian Government officials, offering UK support and our sympathy, following the devastating wildfires. Canada is a close partner of the UK, and we will continue to work together closely and provide support to one another in times of crisis.

Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jun 2023 - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 166 Conservative No votes vs 3 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 181
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jun 2023 - Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 170 Conservative No votes vs 4 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 218 Noes - 175
Division Vote (Lords)
20 Jun 2023 - Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 169 Conservative No votes vs 1 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 232 Noes - 187
Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 16 Jun 2023
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill

Speech Link

View all Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill
Division Vote (Lords)
13 Jun 2023 - Financial Services and Markets Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Con) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 186 Conservative No votes vs 0 Conservative Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 192 Noes - 210