Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure a gendered response to emergency aid given to those affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan and to ensure that no restrictions are applied to women helping the rescue effort in country.

The aftermath of the earthquake in Kunar Province in Afghanistan has been truly devastating and will have a disproportionate and lasting impact on women and girls. We have released £1 million in emergency funding to help our partners deliver critical healthcare and emergency supplies to the most vulnerable, with a significant focus on women and girls. We continue to monitor the situation and will make further allocations if necessary. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will also continue to advocate for unimpeded access for female aid workers in all our communications with the Taliban and partners.