Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Mike Kane

Wednesday 16th December 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Swayne]

We supported the UN Human Rights Council resolution.

[Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)]

The conflict in Yemen has seen 6,000 dead and 30,000 injured. The World Health Organisation says health services are on the brink of collapse. As it was world universal health coverage day yesterday, will the Minister today commit to help rebuild Yemen’s crippled system?

[Mr Swayne]

We have already committed £75 million to this, the worst crisis in the world, and I do give that commitment. We are already planning for the reconstruction of Yemen.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Mike Kane

Wednesday 28th October 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Swayne]

I have visited registration centres in Lebanon, and I assure the hon. Gentleman about the extraordinary efforts that are being made by a remarkable staff. Undoubtedly, the situation has become challenging since May, although it has improved recently. We are on the case.

[Mike Kane (Wythenshawe and Sale East) (Lab)]

I thank the Minister for his answer about the £44 million, but what action will the Government take on the specific issue of the complexity and cost of registering stateless children? We do not want anyone to be left behind. Will he come back to the House with a more specific answer to the question?

[Mr Swayne]

I welcome the hon. Gentleman to the Front Bench. It is important to put our money where our mouth is, and £44 million to the UNHCR is an important part of the answer. It is vital to work with the UNHCR and the Norwegian Refugee Council, and to lobby the host Government. Unfortunately I do not rule Lebanon.