Written questions

Afghanistan: Earthquakes

Lords · Question HL10287 · Tabled 8 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 26 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Deech

To ask His Majesty's Government what support and methods of assistance they are offering to victims of the earthquake in Afghanistan in the light of a prohibition on contact between male rescuers and female victims.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 26 Sep 2025

We have released £4 million in emergency funding to deliver critical healthcare and emergency supplies to those affected by the earthquake in eastern Afghanistan. These funds are channelled through the UN, Red Cross and non-governmental organisations with...