Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans she has to provide further support to the government of Yemen.

The UK is deeply concerned by recent events in Yemen. The political transition in Yemen must not be allowed to fail and we are supporting President Hadi, Prime Minister Bahah and all parties working constructively to implement the Peace and National Partnership Agreement, and Gulf Co-operation Council Initiative and Implementation Mechanism.

DFID will continue to support the Government of Yemen’s political transition, including through a new constitution, referendum and elections, and their economic reform plans. We will also continue to meet urgent humanitarian needs, tackle malnutrition, deliver basic services and improve access to finance.