Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 29 April 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 May 2020. It was answered by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Iraq: Migrant Camps

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what humanitarian aid they have provided to the Makhmur refugee camp since 1998.

Answer: The UK is one of the largest contributors to the international humanitarian response and has committed £261 million in humanitarian support to Iraq since 2014 through multilateral and NGO partners. This has provided a vital lifeline to millions who are most urgently in need following the conflict with Daesh. The UK does not currently provide direct funding to Makhmur camp. We are in regular contact with the Government of Iraq and Kurdistan Regional Government to ensure humanitarian assistance reaches those most in need and that authorities at all levels seek durable solutions for those displaced by conflict, which are safe, voluntary and sustainable.

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