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1175667

registered interest
date	03/02/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	UN Commission on the Status of Women
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what plans his Department has to attend the 64th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in March 2020; and what his Department's objectives are for that meeting.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	11630
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/02/2020 answer text <p>Gender equality is a top development priority for the UK. Girls and women across the world are held back by systematic and entrenched inequality and discrimination.</p><p> </p><p>This year’s UN Commission on the Status of Women is particularly important: 2020 marks the 25<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the foundational international agenda for women’s empowerment agreed in 1995, and five years since the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals. DFID will be attending the event.</p><p> </p><p>Our engagement with CSW will reinforce the UK’s bold leadership on gender equality, in the face of an increasingly coordinated and effective opposition to women’s rights globally.</p><p> </p><p>DFID is working across government and with like-minded partners to drive forward our international priorities for girls and women including: negotiating a progressive and forward-looking Political Declaration, championing the critical role of civil society in collaborating with governments, the UN and other key actors, and standing firm against the attempted rollback of the international framework.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 06/02/2020 14:06:54 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1174859

registered interest
date	30/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Development Aid: Audit
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, on what occasions his Department's audit committee has formally reviewed the adequacy of its audit arrangements for grantees and recipients of official development assistance since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Hampstead and Kilburn
tabling member printed	Tulip Siddiq
uin	10426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2020 answer text <p>DFID implements robust controls to ensure that partners’ UK aid programmes deliver value for money, reflect our values and comply with relevant laws. DFID’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee meets at least five times each year and reviews the strength of these controls on an ongoing basis. The Committee draws on audits conducted by DFID’s Internal Audit Department and the National Audit Office.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 04/02/2020 16:23:39 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4518 label Biography information for Tulip Siddiq

1174961

registered interest
date	30/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Armenia: Gold
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether his Department has made an assessment of the International Finance Corporation decision to support the Amulsar gold mining project in Armenia.
tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
uin	10298
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2020 answer text <p>The UK is a shareholder of the International Financial Cooperation (IFC) and has a single seat on its Board. Our membership and support for international financial institutions like the IFC helps to advance sustainable and inclusive growth in developing economies. The IFC has robust environmental, social and governance safeguards, which it assesses all projects and investments against. The UK uses its seat on the IFC Board to ensure these standards are met and will take this into consideration when deciding whether or not to vote in favour of a particular project. The IFC has not been involved in the Amulsar gold mining project since 2017</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 04/02/2020 16:26:00 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

1174141

registered interest
date	29/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Environment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding provided by his Department for environmental projects in the developing world.
tabling member constituency	Epsom and Ewell
tabling member printed	Chris Grayling
uin	900475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2020 answer text <p>Tackling climate change and environmental degradation are key priorities for DFID and this Government. At UNCAS in September, the PM announced a new £220m International Biodiversity Fund and that the UK will double our international climate finance to £11.6bn between 2021-2025, helping developing countries to take action in these areas.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 29/01/2020 14:14:39 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	1413 label Biography information for Chris Grayling

1174142

registered interest
date	29/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Human Rights
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	What steps his Department is taking with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to uphold human rights throughout the world.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	900476
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2020 answer text <p>The UK is committed to respecting, promoting and protecting universal human rights. Human rights are inseparable from development and DFID works closely with the FCO to support its lead on human rights. DFID also works alongside the FCO to promote human rights, which is a core part of DFID’s aid and development strategy.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 29/01/2020 14:17:52 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1174247

registered interest
date	29/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Africa: Development Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what oversight his Department plans to provide for partnerships between the City of London and African partners with reference to UK aid.
tabling member constituency	Arfon
tabling member printed	Hywel Williams
uin	9598
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2020 answer text <p>As one of the world’s largest capital markets and a global centre of financial expertise, the UK has a central role to play in channelling private capital to developing economies. We want to ensure that the City of London is a leading financial centre for the developing world, supporting economic growth, job creation and an exit from aid.</p><p>That is why at the UK-Africa Investment Summit we announced almost £400 million in UK aid support for initiatives that will improve financial systems and regulations of 45 developing nations in Africa, make it easier for global investors to invest in Africa at scale, and help African governments and companies to raise international capital in their own currencies.</p> answering member constituency Pendle answering member printed Andrew Stephenson question first answered 03/02/2020 16:10:15 answering member 4044 label Biography information for Andrew Stephenson
tabling member	1397 label Biography information for Hywel Williams

1174357

registered interest
date	29/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Syria: Humanitarian Situation
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made of the effect of the humanitarian situation in Syria on (a) neighbouring countries, and (b) Lebanon.
tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
uin	9780
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2020 answer text <p>The Syria conflict has had a significant impact on neighbouring countries, including Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq. The UN estimates that since the conflict began in 2011, over 5.5 million Syrians have fled and taken refuge abroad.</p><p>The UK recognises the strain this has placed on these countries, and has committed £2.81 billion since the start of the Syria crisis to support both Syria and its neighbours. Our aid provides life-saving support to millions of Syrians, but also supports refugees to remain in countries in the region, whilst supporting these host communities to accommodate them.</p><p>Whilst we hope that Syrian refugees will, ultimately, be able to return home, we agree with the UN judgement that conditions in Syria do not currently allow this. It is essential that international law is respected, and that any refugee returns are safe, dignified and voluntary.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 03/02/2020 17:27:40 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1173905

registered interest
date	28/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance: Finance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if he will make it his policy to allocate funding from the public purse to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	9032
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2020 answer text <p>Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s work is critical to the delivery of the UK’s objective to end preventable deaths, having helped save 13 million lives since its inception in 2000. The UK remains deeply committed to supporting this vital work, including through the provision of significant funding to Gavi and hosting the upcoming replenishment event in June 2020.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 03/02/2020 10:32:28 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1173906

registered interest
date	28/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions he has held with his international counterparts to ensure that universal health coverage is central to the replenishment period and strategy review with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	9033
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2020 answer text <p>Achieving universal health coverage is a UK priority and an overarching goal for DFID’s contribution to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The UK’s £1.44 billion of support to Gavi between 2016-2020 has saved 1.4 million lives from vaccine-preventable diseases in 68 of the world’s poorest countries.</p><p>The UK is proud to be hosting the Gavi Replenishment Conference on 3-4<sup>th</sup> June, to secure Gavi the funds it needs to immunise 300 million more children and save at least 7 million lives between 2021 and 2025. The UK’s commitment to Gavi is central to our work to end preventable deaths of mothers, new-borns and children by 2030.</p><p>In its next strategic period, Gavi is committed to reaching every child with essential vaccines, to improve intra-country equity and coverage. Immunisation is often a child’s first point of contact with their health service. By extending routine immunisation to reach the underserved, particularly zero-dose children who have never been vaccinated, Gavi is building a foundation for universal health coverage.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 03/02/2020 10:34:11 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1173967

registered interest
date	28/01/2020
answering body	Department for International Development
answering dept id	20
answering dept short name	International Development
answering dept sort name	International Development
hansard heading	Developing Countries: Climate Change
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of her Departments's role in promoting climate dependency; and what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on UK Export Finance’s investments in carbon intensive industries abroad.
tabling member constituency	Dulwich and West Norwood
tabling member printed	Helen Hayes
uin	9092
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2020 answer text <p>The Prime Minister announced in July that the UK Government will align all future UK Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) spending with the Paris Agreement. This means ensuring we assess all programming for the impact they have on climate change, and that any investment support for fossil fuels affecting emissions is in line with the Paris Agreement temperature goals and transition plans. We are working closely with departments across Government to agree how this commitment will be implemented.</p><p>As the UK’s export credit agency, UKEF is responsive to the evolving export financing needs of UK companies as they transition away from fossil fuels. The Prime Minister announced at the Africa Investment Summit that the government will provide no new direct ODA, investment, export credit or trade support for coal power and thermal coal mining overseas.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 03/02/2020 10:40:30 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4510 label Biography information for Helen Hayes