Baroness Cox: Two Questions for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Baroness Cox: Two Written Questions for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

(1) Myanmar: Humanitarian Aid

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon on 9 March (HL13388), what further steps they have taken to respond to appeals for the urgent delivery of cross-border humanitarian assistance in Burma. Asked 20 April 2021

Answered 29 April 2021 By Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative, Life peer)FCDO officials are in close contact with humanitarian delivery partners in Myanmar and on the Thai border to understand and respond to emerging need. Since the military coup, the UK Government has provided over £5 million additional funding for the humanitarian response. This includes £600,000 to partners to support displacement within Myanmar and support those fleeing into Thailand.

Original source UIN HL15094

(2) Myanmar: Politics and Government

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the formation of Myanmar’s National Unity Government (NUG); and what plans they have to ensure that the NUG receives recognition and support among UN member states. Asked 20 April 2021

Answered 29 April 2021 By Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park (Conservative, Life peer)

It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. The Minister will write directly to the Member with a response shortly.

Original source UIN HL15093

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