Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Alistair Burt and Roberta Blackman-Woods

Wednesday 4th July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods (City of Durham) (Lab)]

9. What steps her Department is taking to protect Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh in preparation for the monsoon season.

[The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Alistair Burt)]

The UK has helped to lead the international response to the crisis. We are working with the Government of Bangladesh and humanitarian partners to improve shelters, provide water and sanitation, vaccinate against deadly disease and pre-position emergency supplies.

[Alistair Burt]

Yes.

[Dr Blackman-Woods]

Save the Children has warned that not only are powerful storms affecting the Rohingya refugee camps, but such storms are likely to become more frequent. What are the Government doing to ensure that global action is taken to address flooding issues? [Interruption.]

[Mr Speaker]

I understand the sense of anticipation. I just remind the House that we are discussing the plight of Rohingya refugees, whom we owe some empathy and respect.