Question to the Department for International Development:

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of medical provision in Gaza as a result of the casualties among Palestinian protesters.

The UK is deeply concerned by the current medical provision in Gaza following the recent protests. My officials are working closely with our international partners to ensure a coordinated and effective response. The International Committee of the Red Cross noted on May 14^th that the health system is close to collapse, with the casualties from the protests exacerbating an already acutely overstretched system. There are longstanding shortages of medical supplies, electricity and fuel. In response, I am reviewing how the UK can best support the health system in Gaza at this time. I will keep the House informed of my decision.