Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he is taking to assist the government of Iraq in tackling the threat posed by Isis.

We support the Iraqi Government in its fight against terrorism. We are taking action in three areas: promoting political unity among those who support a democratic Iraqi state and regional stability, offering assistance where appropriate, and alleviating humanitarian suffering.

Tackling the threat from foreign extremists currently operating as part of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) is a priority.

We have pledged £5m in direct support to Iraq. This includes funding for food and basic shelter to those affected by the crisis, clean water and sanitation, essential medicine, hygiene kits and basic household items, and protection for vulnerable girls and women through the deployment of dedicated UN safety and welfare teams in key internally displaced person/refugee camp sites and areas.