Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, whether his Department is taking steps to provide humanitarian in response to recent flooding in Congo-Brazzaville.

The UK is concerned about the higher than average rainfall and subsequent flooding and landslides along the Congo River Basin, which has had an impact on infrastructure particularly schools, health centres and farmland and created an increased risk of water-born illnesses and malaria. We are saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by floods and landslides in the region, including in Congo-Brazzaville. The UK is currently working with counterparts to identify how we may best support their response - with a particular focus on reducing the spread of water borne diseases.