Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Official Development Assistance allocated to Afghanistan reaches people who are most in need.

The UK has a committed and responsible approach to supporting humanitarian aid and essential services for vulnerable Afghans. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is delivering £171 million in aid this financial year (2024-25) and remains committed that at least 50 percent of people reached are women and girls. UK aid is subject to strict monitoring and verification to ensure it is only used to help those in need. All funding is provided directly to implementing partners who are highly experienced at delivering in difficult circumstances. We do not give aid to the Taliban. We engage pragmatically with the Taliban to ensure continued access for humanitarian assistance.