Zika Virus Debate

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Department: Department for International Development

Huw Irranca-Davies

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Mobile Telecommunications Network Coverage (Contractual Obligations)
Tuesday 2nd February 2016

(8 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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I thank the hon. Gentleman for paying tribute to DFID’s work on malaria, which is incredibly important given that it is estimated that a child dies of malaria every minute. I refer him to my previous answer on research through the Ross Fund and to other pots of funding created, which means that this country is in a position to show genuine leadership on the issue.

Huw Irranca-Davies Portrait Huw Irranca-Davies (Ogmore) (Lab)
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I simply seek the Minister’s assurance that he is working hand in glove with Ministers in the devolved Administrations, not least the Welsh Government, so that there is a fully co-ordinated response.

Nick Hurd Portrait Mr Hurd
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Yes, that is incredibly important, and I can reassure the hon. Gentleman that the advice has been shared. In fact, calls are in place to follow it up this very afternoon.

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