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1141182

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps are they taking alongside international partners to promote the Sustainable Development Goals.
	tabling member printed	Lord Sheikh
	uin	HL17365
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2019 answer text <p>The Government is firmly committed to delivering the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs are embedded in the UK Aid Strategy and DFID’s Single Departmental Plan which is now modelled around the 5Ps of People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnerships.</p><p> </p><p>The first Voluntary National Review (VNR) of UK progress towards the SDGs, published in June and presented to the UN in July, highlights the range of activities the Government and a wide variety of partners are undertaking to deliver the Goals at home and abroad. In preparing the Review, the Government participated in 35 engagement events, consulted over 350 organisations and received 270 case studies. The Government has also sought the views of over 6,000 members of the public on investing in the SDGs.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s support for international development is our major contribution to delivering the Goals abroad and entails close cooperation and coordination with other bilateral partners and numerous multilateral organisations. Activities include support for health and education, peace and security and climate action.</p><p> </p><p>There is still more to be done. The SDG Summit at the UN General Assembly in September will be an important global moment for the UK and partners to further promote the Goals, and reaffirm their commitment to delivering them.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/08/2019 15:52:43 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3794 label Biography information for Lord Sheikh

1141185

	registered interest
	date	22/07/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what measures they will put in place to aid progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
	tabling member printed	Lord Sheikh
	uin	HL17368
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/08/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to delivering the Goals at home and around the world. The UK’s first Voluntary National Review shows some of the actions we are taking on all 17 Goals, and the progress we are making. For example, our pioneering Modern Slavery Act is supporting our delivery of Goals 8 and 16, to tackle injustices and exploitation in the UK and internationally.</p><p> </p><p>The Goals are embedded in departments’ single departmental plans – this remains the most effective mechanism for monitoring their delivery.</p><p> </p><p>Following the Voluntary National Review, we are reviewing existing mechanisms that oversee Government’s contribution to domestic delivery of the Goals, building on the Single Departmental Plan process. This will strengthen accountability and cross-government work on the Goals.</p> answering member printed Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon question first answered 05/08/2019 15:55:44 answering member 4210 label Biography information for Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
	tabling member	3794 label Biography information for Lord Sheikh

1132880

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	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 potential effect of the UK leaving the EU with no deal on his Department’s ability to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 17 in the UK.
	tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
	tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
	uin	266187
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2019 answer text <p>Leaving the EU, with or without a deal, will not affect our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. The UK’s first Voluntary National Review (VNR) of the Goals will be published on 26 June. The VNR will review UK action in support of Goal 17. It will also outline key challenges and next steps, recognising that while progress is being made, there is more work to do.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 25/06/2019 15:35:02 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

1132922

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what the timetable is for the publication of the Government's plan to achieve the sustainable development goals.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Paul Farrelly
	uin	266120
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK’s first Voluntary National Review (VNR) of the Sustainable Development Goals will be published in the UK on 26 June and presented to the UN High Level Political Forum in mid-July. The VNR will review UK action both domestically and internationally in support of the Goals. It will also outline key challenges and next steps, recognising that while progress is being made, there is more work to do on all 17 Goals.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 25/06/2019 15:32:44 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	1436 label Biography information for Paul Farrelly

1128346

	registered interest
	date	22/05/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if he will publish the full report of the Voluntary National Review in line with the Government's timescales.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	uin	257578
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The Voluntary National Review (VNR) is currently being finalised. We intend to submit it to the UN on 14 June and publish it shortly afterwards. The VNR will then be presented to the UN High Level Political Forum in New York on 16 July.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 05/06/2019 15:31:39 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1128351

	registered interest
	date	22/05/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the report of the voluntary national review will include a review of (a) progress towards the sustainable development goals and (b) the effect of UK policies on the achievement of those goals.
	tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Edgbaston
	tabling member printed	Preet Kaur Gill
	uin	257582
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK’s Voluntary National Review (VNR) will take stock of the UK’s domestic and international activity in support of all 17 Goals. The final report will have a chapter for each Goal which will include information on action the UK Government is taking in relation to each Goal, along with separate sections which highlight action being taken by the administrations in Scotland and Wales, and in Northern Ireland. The VNR will also include case studies throughout, which will shine a spotlight on activity by organisations beyond Government, including business and civil society.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 05/06/2019 15:32:42 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	4603 label Biography information for Preet Kaur Gill

1109296

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the conclusion in the report by the Environmental Audit Committee Sustainable Development Goals in the UK, published on 26 April 2017 (HC 596), that they should do everything they can to support partners, including local government, to contribute towards delivering the Sustainable Development Goals.
	tabling member printed	Lord Porter of Spalding
	uin	HL15013
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/04/2019 answer text <p>It is vital that all levels of Government, as well as civil society, business and others, continue to work together to deliver the Global Goals.</p><p> </p><p>The UK Voluntary National Review (VNR) will be an important opportunity to highlight work across the country to support delivery of the Global Goals, and we are determined it will tell the story beyond Central Government. Last month the Government hosted a series of VNR engagement events, including two focussed on local delivery of the Goals in Leeds and Bristol. We have also received over 200 submissions from organisations to our VNR website, showcasing what they are doing to deliver the Goals. This included a number of submissions from local authorities.</p><p> </p><p>The VNR is a stepping-stone rather than an end in itself and is an important tool to further galvanise action and activity across the UK in pursuit of the Goals.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 16/04/2019 13:58:30 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
	tabling member	4555 label Biography information for Lord Porter of Spalding

1060472

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps her Department is taking to encourage people to contribute to the Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals.
	tabling member constituency	Wells
	tabling member printed	James Heappey
	uin	909197
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2019 answer text <p>I am committed to an inclusive Voluntary National Review that showcases activity across the UK. Almost 200 organisations and individuals have submitted case studies highlighting activity to support delivery of the Goals. We continue to welcome contributions which can be submitted via our gov.uk VNR website.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/02/2019 15:10:58 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	4528 label Biography information for James Heappey

1058833

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, if she will take steps to ensure her Department's implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 5 and Goal 8 includes (a) targets and (b) indicators that can be adapted in the event of crises.
	tabling member constituency	Ealing, Southall
	tabling member printed	Mr Virendra Sharma
	uin	219377
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2019 answer text <p>A key strategic objective of the UK aid strategy is to strengthen resilience and response to crises. This is, in our view, critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in the most vulnerable countries. DFID’s crises response is needs-based, and therefore particularly sensitive to women and girls, as one of the groups most impacted in crises. DFID also continuously adapts its programmes to prepare for, and build resilience to, crises. This includes a focus on supporting jobs and livelihoods for the most vulnerable groups including women and girls. In Nepal, we support disaster risk reduction efforts that provide work opportunities to the most vulnerable and ensure that women can access these through targeted recruitment campaigns. The DFID-funded Centre for Global Disaster Protection also works with developing countries to improve their financial resilience to disasters and help them safeguard economic development for the most vulnerable, including women and girls.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency North East Bedfordshire answering member printed Alistair Burt question first answered 14/02/2019 17:03:49 answering member 1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt
	tabling member	1604 label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma

1058912

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2019
	answering body	Department for International Development
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	hansard heading	Sustainable Development
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what progress is being made on preparations for public involvement in the Voluntary National Review of the Sustainable Development Goals.
	tabling member constituency	Hendon
	tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
	uin	219403
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government is committed to an inclusive Voluntary National Review (VNR) that showcases activity across the UK. To date, 200 organisations and individuals have submitted case studies highlighting activity to support delivery of the Goals. We continue to welcome contributions which can be submitted via our VNR website. In March, we will host a number of sector-focussed engagement events – including with the private sector, civil society, young people, local organisations, and trade unions. Details on how to get involved will be published shortly at: <a href="http://www.gov.uk/sustainabledevelopmentgoals" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/sustainabledevelopmentgoals</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/02/2019 16:18:27 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord