Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what was the evidential basis for the sum of £94.5 million in aid disbursement promised to the government of Syria at the recent bilateral meeting with the Foreign Secretary.

The decision to allocate £94.5 million in aid to Syria reflects our continued commitment to addressing one of the world's most protracted and severe humanitarian crises. Over 16 million people still require humanitarian assistance and 90 per cent of the population are living in poverty. The UK remains committed to the people of Syria and will continue to support the Syrian Government in its efforts to build a more secure and prosperous future for Syrians. A stable Syria is in the UK's interests.