Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 7681

Polio: Disease Control

Tabled: 7 October 2024

Answered: 15 October 2024

Question

Rebecca Paul

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to ensure that the UK maintains funding for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative.

Answer

Anneliese Dodds

The UK is proud to be a longstanding supporter of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), having contributed £1.4 billion since 1995. The UK continues to be a supportive partner to the GPEI and will take every opportunity to ensure every child eve...

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