Debates between Ellie Reeves and Kevin Foster during the 2017-2019 Parliament

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Debate between Ellie Reeves and Kevin Foster
Wednesday 13th February 2019

(5 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ellie Reeves Portrait Ellie Reeves (Lewisham West and Penge) (Lab)
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3. What recent assessment she has made of the level of humanitarian assistance required in Yemen.

Kevin Foster Portrait Kevin Foster (Torbay) (Con)
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8. What recent assessment she has made of the humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Alistair Burt Portrait The Minister of State, Department for International Development (Alistair Burt)
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Yemen remains the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with nearly 80% of the population requiring humanitarian assistance. The UN is set to launch a new $4 billion appeal for 2019 later this month, at a pledging conference at which I hope to represent the UK. The UK is providing £170 million this financial year, including enough food for the equivalent of 4 million Yemenis for a month.

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