Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what financial support he is providing to Pakistan in response to the recent floods and the rise of water-borne diseases.

There is a high risk of water-borne diseases in Pakistan following the devastating flooding. On 14 October, the UK committed a further £10 million in humanitarian relief, taking the UK's financial support to £26.5 million in total. The £26.5 million will be used to provide assistance with shelter, water and sanitation to help prevent waterborne diseases and enable the purchase of food and essentials services. Emerging health risks in Pakistan are being routinely monitored and the UK will continue to work with the Government of Pakistan and international partners to support Pakistan's recovery.