Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to assist the Haitian government tackle the cholera epidemic in that country.

The FCDO is engaging with international partners and NGOs to help contain the spread of cholera throughout the world. Through our contributions to the UN and other international organisations, we are assisting the Haitian government's efforts to address systemic in-country issues which have exacerbated their recent outbreak. The difficult security situation within Haiti has impeded the transport of supplies, including fuel, which means sanitation facilities in some areas have ceased functioning. We are using our platform within the UN Security Council to help stabilise Haiti so international support can reach people in need.