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John Leech
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(10 years, 4 months ago)
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Justine Greening
The right hon. Gentleman is right. We can be proud of the Government’s role; we are the second largest country donor providing assistance. He is right that we need to see more countries in the region and internationally stepping up to the plate and putting their hands in their pockets to help to provide assistance to those in the region who are in such dire need.
Mr John Leech (Manchester, Withington) (LD)
What support is being given to British nationals, as well as their families, who have been injured in Syria in support of relief action?
Justine Greening
There is always consular assistance for those who have been injured overseas. I am not aware of any British nationals being injured, but my hon. Friend is right to point out that a number of humanitarian workers have been injured and—I think I am right in saying—more than 40 killed while delivering aid to people inside Syria.