Written questions

Gaza: Humanitarian Situation

2026-05-13 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · 1587 · Official question

Shockat Adam

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the destruction of water and sanitation infrastructure on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

Answer

The UK remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The destruction of water and hygiene infrastructures has contributed to an increase in severe environmental health hazards across the Gaza strip. Last financial year, the UK provided £...