Written questions

Sudan: Food Insecurity

Lords · Question HL6734 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 7 May 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Oates

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to increase flexible funding to support the most food-insecure people affected by the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

Answer

Answered by Lord Collins of Highbury, 7 May 2025

Corrected 20 May 2025 by Lord Collins of Highbury

Last financial year, the UK provided £226.5 million to Sudan and its neighbouring countries, supporting over 1 million people affected by the conflict. On 15 April, the Foreign Secretary announced an additional £120 million of life-saving aid for the curr...