Speeches by Rushworth.

“That is fine. Thank you for that statement, which was interesting. Can you give us a sense of what the humanitarian implications for the region are? What have we seen that has changed since the US-Israel war in Iran?”

“Can I ask about ensuring safe passage of humanitarian aid and what the Government are doing to make sure that aid is unimpeded in getting into Syria?”

“Thank you.”

“UK technical assistance and expertise is being given to those initiatives.”

“My question is a simple one: what assessment have you already made of the humanitarian implications that the US-Israel war in Iran has had, particularly for Syria, but also more broadly for the region?”

“Chair, stop me if this question is coming up later, but on the point about system strengthening, there is a state-building project to be done in Syria as well, as it transitions to a new Government. What support is the UK giving in that regard?”

“With the welcome return of refugees, both from here, but also from the wider region, the Syrian Government will inevitably face pressures. What are the UK Government doing to support the Syrians in managing the return of refugees to their homeland?”

“That is useful to know. My final question is about the degree to which the level of unexploded ordnance needs to be incorporated into humanitarian action in Syria. In terms of humanitarian programming, to what extent do actors need to take account of unexploded ordnance?”

“In the Government’s engagement with Israel on that, do we have any influence? Do you feel that we are listened to?”

“Can I ask about ensuring safe passage of humanitarian aid and what the Government are doing to make sure that aid is unimpeded in getting into Syria?”

“Your assessment is that there is a gap between the support needed and the support being given.”

“In the Government’s engagement with Israel on that, do we have any influence? Do you feel that we are listened to?”

“Can I ask you about the increasing Israeli military presence in south-western Syria and what steps, if any, the Government are taking to de-escalate tensions?”

“That is fine. Thank you for that statement, which was interesting. Can you give us a sense of what the humanitarian implications for the region are? What have we seen that has changed since the US-Israel war in Iran?”

“Is that at the level of the FCDO, or are you suggesting working through partners like the HALO Trust and MAG?”

“My question is a simple one: what assessment have you already made of the humanitarian implications that the US-Israel war in Iran has had, particularly for Syria, but also more broadly for the region?”

“Is there any technical assistance that the UK could or should be providing?”

“That is useful to know. My final question is about the degree to which the level of unexploded ordnance needs to be incorporated into humanitarian action in Syria. In terms of humanitarian programming, to what extent do actors need to take account of unexploded ordnance?”

“Can I ask you about the increasing Israeli military presence in south-western Syria and what steps, if any, the Government are taking to de-escalate tensions?”

“Your assessment is that there is a gap between the support needed and the support being given.”