UNRWA: Finance
Commons · Question 453 · Tabled 17 Jul 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 22 Jul 2024
Question
Asked by Ben Lake
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the resumption of funding for UNRWA; and when he plans to reach a decision on the resumption of such funding.
Answer
Answered by Hamish Falconer, 22 Jul 2024
As the Foreign Secretary announced in his speech on 19 July, UNRWA is absolutely central to humanitarian efforts in Gaza. It also plays a critical role in the wider region in providing essential services to Palestinian refugees, including healthcare and e...