Syria

House of Lords written question – answered at on 25 June 2012.

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Photo of Lord Hylton Lord Hylton Crossbench

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made an estimate of the number of refugees and asylum-seekers from Syria in (1) Turkey, (2) Lebanon, and (3) Jordan.

Photo of Lord Howell of Guildford Lord Howell of Guildford Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (International Energy Policy)

The number of Syrian nationals officially registered as refugees in neighbouring countries as at 11 June totals 75,173, distributed as follows: Turkey-27,405; Lebanon-19,068; Jordan-24,151; Iraq-4,549. We understand there are a further 11,000 refugees awaiting registration, and unofficial estimates suggest there are over 89,000 Syrians in need of assistance in neighbouring countries. The UK remains concerned about the number of Syrians fleeing the violence in Syria. We are engaging regularly with agencies and Governments in neighbouring countries to ensure an effective response.

The Department for International Development has committed to date £8.5 million towards the humanitarian assistance effort in Syria and neighbouring countries through humanitarian partners including the United Nations. This includes, on 19 April 2012, our announcement of £2 million funding to the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) to contribute to meeting critically assessed needs of up to 96,500 refugees in the region.

The UK also provides substantial core contributions to UNHCR to cover its operations worldwide including the Middle East region. We are in frequent contact with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) with regard to the numbers of people affected and what further assistance may be needed from the international community.

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