Benn oversaw the DfID response to the 2003 Bam earthquake , which included " helping to coordinate efforts on the ground , liaise with other international relief organisations and work with the Iranian government to ensure that the right equipment gets to where it is needed as quickly as possible . " He subsequently oversaw the UK 's response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami , the 2005 Kashmir earthquake and the 2005 Nias – Simeulue earthquake , which he responded to " with skill "
2005 Kashmir earthquake
2005 Kashmir earthquake
Hilary Benn