Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Desmond Swayne and Stephen Phillips

Wednesday 16th December 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Natalie McGarry? Not here.

[Stephen Phillips (Sleaford and North Hykeham) (Con)]

7. What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian situation in Yemen.

[The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Mr Desmond Swayne)]

This is one of the world’s worst human crises: 80% of Yemen’s 21 million people are in need of assistance. The UK is playing its part. We have committed £75 million and are the fourth largest donor.

[Stephen Phillips]

I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for that answer. Will he update the House on what role the UK Government are playing to help bring about a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Yemen?