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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-25more like thismore than 2020-02-25
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: HIV Infection more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much funding his Department allocated to programmes to tackle HIV/AIDS in 2018-19. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 20414 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-03-03
answer text <p>In 2018, DFID spent £174.6 million multilateral Official Development Assistance (ODA) to tackle HIV/AIDS. Most DFID investments to the HIV response are now directed through multilateral organisations such as Unitaid, UNAIDS and the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria. In addition, in 2018, DFID spent £10 million bilateral ODA on programmes tackling sexually transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS.</p><p>The UK has made a £1.4 billion pledge to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, TB and Malaria for the 6th replenishment covering 2020 to 2022. This supports the commitment to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030.</p><p>This data does not capture spend on related programming on comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights, including research and health systems strengthening.</p><p>DFID spend data is available on the Statistics on International Development website. Comparable figures beyond December 2018 are not yet available. Estimates for 2019 spending will be available in autumn 2020.</p>
answering member constituency Aldridge-Brownhills more like this
answering member printed Wendy Morton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-03-03T18:10:26.503Zmore like thismore than 2020-03-03T18:10:26.503Z
answering member
4358
label Biography information for Wendy Morton more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1178627
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Tanzania: Development Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Government of Tanzania on aid to that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 14975 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-19more like thismore than 2020-02-19
answer text <p>The UK Government engages regularly on overseas development assistance with representatives of the Government of Tanzania. These discussions take place at all levels of government, from national to local. This is to ensure that our aid is targeted, impactful and in line with national priorities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
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less than 2020-02-19T17:48:56.327Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-19T17:48:56.327Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1178631
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-11more like thismore than 2020-02-11
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Taxation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps his Department is taking to help developing countries tackle tax avoidance and evasion. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 14979 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-19more like thismore than 2020-02-19
answer text <p>DFID’s support is helping developing countries to collect more taxes from where they are due. The aim is to build self-sustaining economies that can generate their own financing through increased tax revenue and private investment. In addition to providing capacity building support in-country through bilateral support programmes, this includes providing £10.3 million to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to assist developing countries to implement international tax standards to tackle international tax evasion and avoidance. For example, through this funding we are supporting the ‘Tax Inspectors Without Borders’ initiative, which assists developing countries with issues such as complex international audits. This programme has generated an additional $100 in revenue for every $1 spent on operating costs.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East more like this
answering member printed James Duddridge more like this
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less than 2020-02-19T17:48:24.417Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-19T17:48:24.417Z
answering member
1559
label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1175782
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Nigeria: Development Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what discussions officials in his Department have had with representatives of the Nigerian Government on Official Development Assistance allocated to that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 11543 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-10more like thismore than 2020-02-10
answer text <p>The UK Government engages regularly on overseas development assistance with representatives of the Nigerian Government at all levels – including Federal, State and Local government administrations. We do this at all stages of our programming, from portfolio discussions, to more granular engagement on design, delivery and lesson learning following the closure of our projects.</p><p> </p><p>While no money goes directly to the Government of Nigeria, aid is delivered in partnership with government bodies to ensure it is effective, impactful and in line with national priorities.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
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less than 2020-02-10T15:45:07.06Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-10T15:45:07.06Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1173719
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Sustainable Development more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions he has had with the Minister for the Cabinet Office on a cross-governmental approach to the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 8185 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>The Department for International Development and the Cabinet Office work closely to support cross-government implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Cabinet Office supports domestic coordination on the SDGs and ensures that progress on the Government’s priorities, including the SDGs, is maximised.</p><p>There is ongoing engagement with Cabinet Office Ministers on a wide range of issues.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
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less than 2020-02-03T16:06:09.277Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T16:06:09.277Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1173720
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Overseas Companies more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what weighting is given to bids made by British companies tendering for contracts from his Department for projects overseas. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 8186 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>DFID complies with the UK's Public Contracts Regulations (2015), which impose a legal obligation on contracting authorities to treat all suppliers equally and not to discriminate by, amongst other things, favouring national suppliers.</p><p>Opening up DFID contracts to competition from across the world means that UK Aid can draw on a bigger pool of expertise and experience and negotiate better value for money for the British taxpayer. UK-registered firms win on average around 85% of DFID contracts by value.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-03T16:08:45.353Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T16:08:45.353Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1173723
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-27more like thismore than 2020-01-27
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Developing Countries: Water more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, in which countries her Department has awarded contracts for the drilling of water wells; and how many of those contracts were awarded in each country. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 8189 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-03more like thismore than 2020-02-03
answer text <p>DFID delivers a range of water supply activities, through partners in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia all of which use proven approaches that deliver affordable and sustainable services.</p><p>In countries such as Mozambique and Nepal, these approaches include, but are not limited to, drilling for water wells.</p><p>Aid reporting codes do not allow for a detailed breakdown of the specific techniques for delivering water supply.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2020-02-03T10:30:04.11Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-03T10:30:04.11Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1173030
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Asia and South America: Infrastructure more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether he is taking steps to prioritise infrastructure investment in (a) Asia and (b) South America; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 7129 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>Supporting infrastructure investment in Asia is a priority. DFID funds bilateral projects in six countries in Asia, for example the £265 million Pakistan Corridors Programme, the £46 million Accelerating Investment and Infrastructure in Nepal. The CDC and the predominantly UK financed Private Infrastructure Group also invest in Asia. In addition, in both Asia and South America the UK’s membership of the four multilateral developments working in these regions enables a substantial flow of infrastructure projects.</p><p>To accelerate progress further I established an Infrastructure Commission which reported earlier this month (<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-development-infrastructure-commission-report" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/international-development-infrastructure-commission-report</a>). In response, DFID will scope and design a new Project Development Facility and will explore detailed options for expanding the use of guarantees and new structures to mobilise institutional investment into sustainable, resilient infrastructure.</p>
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T12:24:33.547Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T12:24:33.547Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1173051
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Tanzania: Non-governmental Organisations more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, how much and what proportion of Official Development Assistance allocated to Tanzania was received by local and national nongovernmental organisations. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 7143 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>For the previous fiscal year 2018/19, £8.7 million of DFID Tanzania bilateral spend (equivalent to 6%) was received by local and national non-governmental organisations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T17:07:37.507Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T17:07:37.507Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1173052
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-23more like thismore than 2020-01-23
answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
answering dept id 20 more like this
answering dept short name International Development more like this
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, which five countries have received the largest proportion of Official Development Assistance in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford remove filter
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 7144 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-01-30more like thismore than 2020-01-30
answer text <p>The table below shows the five countries which received the largest proportion of UK ODA in the last three years and their percentage share of the UK’s country-specific bilateral ODA.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong> </strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2016</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2017</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>2018</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Rank</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>% Country-Specific Bilateral ODA</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>% Country-Specific Bilateral ODA</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Country</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>% Country-Specific Bilateral ODA</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>1</strong></p></td><td><p>Pakistan</p></td><td><p>9.6%</p></td><td><p>Pakistan</p></td><td><p>8.2%</p></td><td><p>Pakistan</p></td><td><p>7.3%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>2</strong></p></td><td><p>Syria</p></td><td><p>7.3%</p></td><td><p>Nigeria</p></td><td><p>6.7%</p></td><td><p>Ethiopia</p></td><td><p>6.7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>3</strong></p></td><td><p>Ethiopia</p></td><td><p>6.9%</p></td><td><p>Ethiopia</p></td><td><p>6.7%</p></td><td><p>Nigeria</p></td><td><p>6.6%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>4</strong></p></td><td><p>Nigeria</p></td><td><p>6.6%</p></td><td><p>Syria</p></td><td><p>6.4%</p></td><td><p>Afghanistan</p></td><td><p>5.5%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>5</strong></p></td><td><p>Afghanistan</p></td><td><p>4.9%</p></td><td><p>Somalia</p></td><td><p>5.8%</p></td><td><p>Syria</p></td><td><p>5.1%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Source: Statistics on International Development: Final UK Aid Spend 2018</em></p>
answering member constituency Pendle more like this
answering member printed Andrew Stephenson more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-01-30T12:34:05.297Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-30T12:34:05.297Z
answering member
4044
label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this