Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Chris Elmore and Ian Lavery

Tuesday 16th June 2026 Commons Chamber

[Chris Elmore]

The hon. Member is absolutely right to say that this should be an Africa-led response, and it is extremely important that we listen to what the African countries are telling us about how we respond to the Ebola outbreak. On investment in areas such as vaccinations, the Department of Health and the FCDO have invested £160 million in the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations to ensure that we are at the forefront of helping to develop vaccines. If the hon. Member would like to write to me further, he is very welcome to do so.

[Ian Lavery (Blyth and Ashington) (Lab)]

10. What diplomatic steps her Department is taking to help ensure freedom of navigation through the strait of Hormuz.