Written Question
Friday 20th May 2022
Asked by:
Adam Afriyie (Conservative - Windsor)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the availability of mechanisms to support charities and individuals seeking to transport donated goods to Ukraine.
Answered by James Cleverly
- Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
Individuals wanting to support the aid effort in Ukraine are encouraged to do so through donations to trusted charities or existing humanitarian appeals such as the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) and UN appeals, rather than donating goods. Cash can be transferred quickly to areas where it is needed and individuals and aid organisations can use it to buy the items they need the most. Unsolicited donations of goods, although well-meant, can obstruct supply chains and delay more urgent life-saving assistance from getting through. Reputable charities will be able to efficiently utilise existing supply chains and experienced aid workers to reach the people who are most in need. Advice on how individuals can support the Ukraine aid effort is available on: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/ukraine-what-you-can-do-to-help
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Sep 2021
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Joint Committee
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 15 Sep 2021
Withdrawal from Afghanistan: Joint Committee
"I thank the hon. Lady for giving way. It strikes me, having been in this place for some time, that it is the role of Select Committees to undertake such inquiries. Is it not up to Select Committee Chairs to make that judgment?..."Adam Afriyie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 10 Mar 2020
Turkey-Greece Border: Refugees
"As a nation, we can be incredibly proud of the support and generosity we have shown towards Syrian refugees and others in the region. I am somewhat concerned about the role of the EU in these recent challenges on its border. Can the Minister say a little about the strategic …..."Adam Afriyie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Sep 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019 (Rule of Law)
"The Opposition have taken a really bizarre position. They have said that, even if they did manage to negotiate a new deal with the EU, they would campaign against it. It is a really odd position for this nation to be in...."Adam Afriyie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 11 Jul 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"It is striking that Commonwealth countries trade 25% more with each other at a cost that is 90% lower than with non-Commonwealth countries. Does the Minister agree that, as we leave the EU, we have a great opportunity to boost our mutual trade and security interests by enhancing our diplomatic …..."Adam Afriyie - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 11th July 2017
Asked by:
Adam Afriyie (Conservative - Windsor)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans the Government has to strengthen relations with Commonwealth partners.
Answered by Alistair Burt
Strengthening our relationship with the Commonwealth and all its members is a priority for the Government, as part of our vision for a Global Britain. We look forward to hosting an ambitious and dynamic Commonwealth Summit in 2018 and are working with Commonwealth partners to deliver it.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Feb 2017
Oral Answers to Questions
"There were also crowds of people to welcome us when we arrived in Ghana a week or two ago. Although we could not quite work out whether the welcome was for us or for the Minister for Trade and Investment, it was thoroughly enjoyable nevertheless.
It seems to me that …..."Adam Afriyie - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 21st February 2017
Asked by:
Adam Afriyie (Conservative - Windsor)
Question
to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to (a) support democracy in and (b) strengthen UK relations with countries in Africa.
Answered by Tobias Ellwood
The UK’s links with Africa are profound. We spend almost £5 billion a year supporting Africa’s stability and prosperity. My Rt. Hon Friend the Foreign Secretary (Mr Johnson) last week visited The Gambia which recently saw its first democratic transfer of power, and in May my Rt. Hon Friend the Prime Minister (Mrs May) will host a major conference to agree a new international partnership for Somalia, demonstrating UK leadership and commitment to democracy and stability in Africa.
Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 25 Jan 2017
UK-West Africa Relations
"I am delighted to be able to make a short contribution to the debate. I will primarily focus on Ghana, as I am the Prime Minister’s trade envoy to that country. Many people need to be thanked for both the development that has taken place in Ghana and the development …..."Adam Afriyie - View Speech
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