Oral Question·Department for International Development
“What steps she is taking to support people with disabilities in developing countries.”
Tabled: 20 February 2018Answered: 28 February 2018
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for International Development
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
Aid must be restored to Gaza. It should never be used as a political tool, and Israel is bound under international law to allow the unhindered passage of humanitarian aid. The UK has jointly called an urgent session of the UN Security Council this afternoon to address the dire situation in Gaza.