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Yemen: Humanitarian Aid

Commons · Question 59651 · Tabled 12 Jun 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 25 Jun 2025

Question

Asked by Charlie Maynard

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has considered how his Department can ensure aid is distributed in a way which does not discriminate against Christians in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 25 Jun 2025

In 2024, the UK committed £139 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen and will maintain its humanitarian commitment this financial year. The UK's humanitarian priorities (food security, livelihoods, health, protection and women and girls) are delivered thro...