Syria

House of Lords written question – answered at on 18 December 2012.

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Photo of Lord Alton of Liverpool Lord Alton of Liverpool Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have given assistance to the British medical charity, Hand in Hand for Syria, in delivering medical aid to victims of the conflict in Syria; and what medical relief they have been able to deliver to Syria thus far.

Photo of Baroness Northover Baroness Northover Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip), Lords Spokesperson (Department for International Development)

The UK has no current plans to provide humanitarian funding to Hand in Hand for Syria. The UK is a leading donor in Syria, providing £53.5 million to date. The majority of UK aid is channelled through the UN-led appeals in order to ensure a co-ordinated and prioritised response to the crisis, that meets the needs of as many people as possible.

The UK is providing medical support in Syria. In areas controlled by the Assad regime, UK support has already provided medical care to over 10,000 people. In contested areas, UK support has funded the specialised trauma training of over 250 doctors and helped establish a series of field hospitals, mobile clinics and 130 first aid points. To date, this support has enabled nearly 30,000 sick and wounded Syrians to receive medical care.

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