Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, has provided the following answer to your written parliamentary question (HL2324):
Question by Lord Alton of Liverpool
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how they anticipate that the 10 per cent increase in aid to Afghanistan, announced by the Foreign Secretary on 17 August, will be used; and whether delivery of that aid will be contingent on (1) the Taliban demonstrating that there have been no revenge killings or imprisonment of their political opponents, (2) girls’ schools remaining open, and (3) the distribution of all aid through NGOs. (HL2324)
Tabled on: 18 August 2021
Answer:
Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon:
The UK remains committed to supporting the people of Afghanistan. We have provided £3.3 billion of aid funding since 2002, which has helped improve the rights of all Afghans, including women and minority groups. These developments must not be lost. The UK will continue to be at the forefront of the humanitarian response in Afghanistan. On Wednesday 18 August, the Foreign Secretary announced a £286 million package of support for Afghanistan that will significantly increase our humanitarian support, providing life-saving assistance to people affected by conflict, drought and COVID-19.
Date and time of answer: 27 Aug 2021 at 10:33.
