Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support Tunisia to help ensure it remains a democracy.

The Minister for the Middle East and North Africa, James Cleverly MP, was in Tunisia 7-9 June to co-chair the inaugural UK-Tunisia Association Council. Bolstering trade, furthering good governance, and supporting Tunisia to develop its economy are all key aspects of our engagement that will enhance Tunisia's resilience and stability. UK programmes have supported political and economic reform, strengthening Tunisia's democratic transition. These have included £385,000 to support implementation of public sector economic reform, and £3million through the British Council to support English language and core skills in schools to address youth unemployment.