Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 24 December 2024 to Question 19304 on Syria: Armed Conflict, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) availability in and (b) access of aid into Syria.

The UK continues to monitor the humanitarian situation, assess needs and respond. Since the fall of Assad, the UK has announced an additional £61 million to support vulnerable Syrians. However, needs remain high while funding has fallen as donors seek to respond to multiple crises. We will continue to work with the UN and others to ensure aid in Syria is focused on meeting the most critical needs in the most efficient and effective way.

Most border crossings remain open for humanitarian aid. Humanitarian actors are able to deliver assistance throughout Syria where it is safe to do so. We continue to call for unhindered access for and facilitation of humanitarian operations.