Written Question
Thursday 23rd October 2014
Asked by:
Lord Warner (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the role of Hamas representatives in decision-making by the Palestinian Authority on the use of rebuilding materials in Gaza.
Answered by Baroness Northover
The import of construction materials into Gaza will be monitored and verified by a tripartite monitoring and verification mechanism involving the UN, Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel. Hamas is not represented on the steering committee overseeing implementation. Individuals and companies in receipt of materials will be vetted to ensure compliance with UK and EU counter-terrorism legislation.
Written Question
Monday 22nd September 2014
Asked by:
Lord Warner (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the condition of the civilian population of Gaza in relation to hunger, shelter, clean water, sewage disposal, access to medicines and supply of electricity following Israeli military action in Gaza in recent months; and whether they will publish their assessment.
Answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire
- Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
We are gravely concerned by the humanitarian situation in Gaza where the damage sustained in the recent conflict has been unprecedented. More than 100,000 people have been left homeless, the UN estimates that only 10% of the population receives clean water daily, and many people face power cuts of up to 20 hours a day. DFID works closely with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Human Affairs (OCHA), which manages the process of collecting, analysing and publishing information about the humanitarian situation in Gaza. The latest situation reports are published here: http://www.ochaopt.org/. DFID will continue to work with partners on the ground to monitor the situation and adapt our response accordingly.
Written Question
Monday 22nd September 2014
Asked by:
Lord Warner (Crossbench - Life peer)
Question
to the Department for International Development:
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the level of humanitarian aid to Gaza from United Kingdom public funds has changed in the current financial year; and, if so, by how much.
Answered by Lord Wallace of Saltaire
- Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Cabinet Office)
As part of our existing programme in support of Palestinian development, annual DFID funding to Gaza amounts to approximately £30 million year. In addition to this UK has been one of the biggest donors to the Gaza crisis, providing over £17 million in emergency assistance. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and keep our funding under review.
Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 27 Jan 2014
Gaza
"Is the Minister aware that the situation in Gaza has not become intolerable just in the last year or so? It has been intolerable ever since Operation Cast Lead. In the past six months, how many meetings have this Government had with the Israeli Government about lifting this blockade, which …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2013
Care Bill [HL]
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2013
Care Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I have put down this amendment to explore briefly the Government’s thinking on the appointments set out in the amendment. As has already been said, I am sure we are all delighted that Professor Sir Mike Richards has been appointed Chief Inspector of Hospitals. I was doubtful about …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2013
Care Bill [HL]
"Clearly the noble Baroness has clarified matters, but whether she has reassured me is another question. I think the Government underestimate the profile of the Chief Inspector of Hospitals in particular. There is no doubt that this will be a very powerful and important post with an enormous profile. The …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2013
Care Bill [HL]
"That is extremely helpful, but my noble friend is absolutely right. Bearing in mind our earlier discussion about warning notices and enforcement, in reality what the chief hospital inspector says in many cases is what will determine whether the CQC goes ahead with a warning notice, which might trigger trust …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2013
Care Bill [HL]
"My Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 77 standing in my name. I have taken a slight different approach from that of my noble friend, but I was out of the traps a little before him. I was trying to do something slightly different, but I am equally happy with …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 12 Jun 2013
Care Bill [HL]
"I am sorry to interrupt the noble Baroness’s flow, but could I just get her to expand a little bit on the approach on the issue I raised about protecting the employer? I was pleased to hear what she was saying about using the registration process to impose the duty …..."Lord Warner - View Speech
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