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796679

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	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: Research
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What support her Department provides to assist developing countries with scientific research.
	tabling member constituency	Bolton West
	tabling member printed	Chris Green
	uin	902627
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID is committed to ensuring that cutting edge scientific research tackles extreme poverty. DFID funded research brings together coalitions of universities, private sector and civil society in developing countries. DFID is working in partnership with 14 Research Councils across Africa to share learning on effective investments in science, technology and innovation.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 29/11/2017 13:42:07 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	tabling member	4398 label Biography information for Chris Green

824331

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Caribbean: Disaster Relief
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to support post-hurricane relief in the Caribbean.
	tabling member constituency	North West Norfolk
	tabling member printed	Sir Henry Bellingham
	uin	903336
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2018 answer text <p>The UK provided significant support to the countries affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. More than 800 tonnes of aid was delivered, including food and water. The Prime Minister has further reaffirmed the UK’s intention to stand by Overseas Territories and Commonwealth Caribbean partners on the challenging road to recovery.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/01/2018 14:02:43 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1441 label Biography information for Lord Bellingham

851475

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2018
	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: Disability
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to support people with disabilities in developing countries.
	tabling member constituency	Walsall North
	tabling member printed	Eddie Hughes
	uin	904092
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>Disability inclusion is a top priority for DFID. DFID programmes are tackling stigma and discrimination, and supporting people with disabilities to access services, opportunities and rights. In July, the UK will host a Global Disability Summit to increase action and investment, lock-in progress and share best practice.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:33:02 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4635 label Biography information for Eddie Hughes

824329

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Overseas Aid: Cost Effectiveness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to promote value for money in aid.
	tabling member constituency	Isle of Wight
	tabling member printed	Mr Bob Seely
	uin	903334
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2018 answer text <p>In my department every project is rigorously appraised before approval to ensure value for money. All projects are also measured against a robust monitoring framework to ensure they remain cost effective. DFID supports other aid spending departments, who are responsible for ensuring value for money of their aid spend.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/01/2018 14:01:18 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4681 label Biography information for Bob Seely

796677

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	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: Education and Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to promote universal access to free public education and health systems in developing and partner countries.
	tabling member constituency	Lewisham West and Penge
	tabling member printed	Ellie Reeves
	uin	902625
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>The UK supports countries working toward free access to life-saving and life-changing health and education services for the most marginalised people. We do this through a combination of bilateral and multilateral interventions, focusing on strengthening overall health and education systems.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 29/11/2017 13:40:45 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4620 label Biography information for Ellie Reeves

796682

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	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: Technology
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to promote technology for development purposes.
	tabling member constituency	North East Derbyshire
	tabling member printed	Lee Rowley
	uin	902631
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>DFID is committed to harnessing the power of technologies to reduce poverty. Our investments in technologies are saving and changing lives all over the world. DFID invests more than 45% of its research budget in the development, testing and large-scale delivery of technologies in health, agriculture, climate, energy, water, education, and humanitarian response.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 29/11/2017 13:43:54 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4652 label Biography information for Lee Rowley

796681

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Overseas Aid: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to ensure that private contractors funded through Official Development Assistance are scrutinised and managed effectively.
	tabling member constituency	Enfield, Southgate
	tabling member printed	Bambos Charalambous
	uin	902630
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>The reform plan announced in October sets out measures to ensure DFID has assurance of ethical behaviour and value for money along all our supply chains. DFID are encouraging other government departments and devolved administrations who spend ODA to adopt a similarly robust approach with their own suppliers.</p> answering member constituency Penrith and The Border answering member printed Rory Stewart question first answered 29/11/2017 13:43:18 answering member 4137 label Biography information for Rory Stewart
	tabling member	4610 label Biography information for Bambos Charalambous

796680

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2017
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Overseas Aid: Charities
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps she is taking to enable small charities in the UK to access funding allocated by her Department.
	tabling member constituency	Banbury
	tabling member printed	Victoria Prentis
	uin	902629
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>The Small Charities Challenge Fund was launched in July this year. This fund is specifically for UK registered non-for-profit organisations with an annual income of less than £250,000. The fund is continuously open for applications and the first review of applications is currently underway.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 29/11/2017 13:42:39 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4401 label Biography information for Victoria Prentis

851472

	registered interest
	date	28/02/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Yemen: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
	tabling member constituency	Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough
	tabling member printed	Gill Furniss
	uin	904087
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2018 answer text <p>The UK is the third-largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, with £205 million this financial year. This provides enough food for 3.4 million people for at least a month, nutrition support for 1.7 million people, and clean water and sanitation for an expected 1.2 million people. We play a leading role in lobbying all sides to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.</p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 28/02/2018 16:30:30 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	4571 label Biography information for Gill Furniss

824326

	registered interest
	date	17/01/2018
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Rohingya: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to support the safe and voluntary return of Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh to Myanmar.
	tabling member constituency	Brentford and Isleworth
	tabling member printed	Ruth Cadbury
	uin	903330
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2018 answer text <p>Rohingya refugees must be allowed to return to their homes in Burma voluntarily, in safety and with dignity. The necessary conditions for returns are not in place yet. We will continue to work with governments in both countries and international partners to put these conditions in place and avoid premature returns.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/01/2018 13:59:25 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4389 label Biography information for Ruth Cadbury