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star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
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Department for International Development remove filter
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star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Humanitarian Aid: Food Supply more like this
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star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme FAO–WFP early warning analysis of acute food insecurity hotspots, published on 17 July, and in particular of the recommendation to preserve and scale up critical humanitarian food, nutrition and livelihood assistance. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7509 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>We welcome this joint report and the recommendations made as they promote a comprehensive approach to tackling food insecurity. The FAO-WFP early warning analysis highlights countries that are at risk of significant food security deterioration, including the secondary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to inform urgent action to safeguard the food security of the most vulnerable communities in these locations.</p><p><br>The UK is working with international partners, including FAO and WFP, to closely monitor the situation and take action. As a leading donor to the COVID-19 response we are supporting our partners to ensure essential commodities and services, and pre-position food supplies for those most in need. We have also adapted our existing social protection, agriculture, and food security programmes, including support to the FAO on locust control, to support the most vulnerable.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:51:23.513Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:51:23.513Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228230
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Developing Countries: Food Supply more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Food Programme on (1) the availability of food, (2) agricultural production, (3) food supply chains, and (4) governments’ capacities to protect vulnerable populations; and what are the expected outcomes of any such discussions. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7510 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>The UK is concerned about the increasing risk of acute food insecurity, and we engage regularly with the FAO and WFP to discuss the global food security outlook. Recent discussions have focused on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 on food access and availability, agricultural production and food supply chains, and deteriorating trends.</p><p>The FAO and WFP regularly update the UK on their responses, in particular under the Global COVID-19 Humanitarian Response Plan (GHRP). Efforts have prioritised anticipatory action to safeguard livelihoods and increase access to food, alongside global humanitarian logistics services. These aim to ensure continuity of critical food supply chains, strengthened national social protection systems, and safety of key food supply chain workers. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global COVID-19 response and the GHRP. The UK remains among the largest donors to the global COVID-19 response and the GHRP. We will continue to work closely with key partners to ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:51:55.22Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:51:55.22Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228253
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star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Uganda: Migrant Camps more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what additional support they have given to the Bidi Bidi refugee camp in Uganda as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
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The Earl of Sandwich more like this
unstar this property uin HL7552 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, DFID has worked with partners like the United Nations World Food Programme to ensure continuity of life-saving services, such as the delivery of food assistance, to the population of Bidibidi, Uganda’s largest refugee settlement. Additionally, we have supported specific programmes in Bidibidi through Mercy Corps, an International Non-Governmental Organisation, including:</p><p>• a campaign - through public address systems, bulk text messages, posters, song and radio – to raise awareness about prevention of the virus, focused on community “hot spots” including shops, bill boards, markets, water points, and food distribution points;</p><p>• payments in vouchers or via mobile money to more than 1,850 farmers (57% of whom were women) to purchase high quality seeds from local dealers to ensure they did not miss the planting season; and</p><p>• support to small businesses to continue, providing access to basic hygiene supplies, agricultural inputs, and mobile money services. The local dealers that were selected to support the seed distribution referred to above received business development training on topics including business plan development, marketing and record keeping, as well as cash grants to strengthen their business.</p><p>As the pandemic continues to evolve, we are closely monitoring the situation across Uganda, including in the refugee settlements, and prioritising our support accordingly.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:25:47.83Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:25:47.83Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1228255
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star this property date less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading South Sudan: Mental Health Services more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what funding they have allocated for mental health programmes in South Sudan. more like this
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The Earl of Sandwich more like this
unstar this property uin HL7554 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
star this property answer text <p>The UK is the leading provider of health services in South Sudan, through the Health Pooled Fund (HPF) (£175m 2018-2023). Through the HPF, UK Aid is improving capacity to identify and manage mental health illnesses in health facilities and hospitals; last year HPF trained 412 health workers on mental health across South Sudan.</p><p><br>UK Aid is also supporting specialised mental health services in areas heavily impacted by violence, through our partnerships with Humanity and Inclusion (£3.7m 2018-2021) and Medair (£16m 2016-2021). We also provide psycho-social support to survivors of gender-based violence as part of a five-year £22 million programme with the International Medical Corps. Finally, UK Aid is working in partnership with the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to provide mental health and psychosocial services in protection of civilian sites, with services targeted particularly at vulnerable groups including women and girls.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T11:56:00.067Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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2109
unstar this property label Biography information for The Earl of Sandwich more like this
1228102
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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the letter from the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of 22 July regarding Official Development Assistance, (1) what analysis and evaluation techniques will be deployed in prioritising the various streams of development projects across the Sustainable Development Goals spectrum, and (2) what measures will be taken to establish the non-recoverable costs of cancelled or reduced programmes as a result of (a) the reduction in funding, (b) the impact of COVID-19, and (c) the merger of the Department for International Development and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7435 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-07more like thismore than 2020-08-07
star this property answer text <p>DFID’s evaluation approach is underpinned by the principles of transparency, rigour and independence, achieved with skilled analytical staff that have a deep and extensive evaluation experience.</p><p><br>Every DFID programme is subject to an annual review which looks at the performance of partners and DFID, including consideration of Value for Money. These reviews are published. Controls are in place to ensure that costs will be identified and recorded in line with Managing Public Money, including where necessary any write-offs or losses. The anticipated decline in GNI and hence ODA, the impact of covid-19, alongside all other key issues will be disclosed as necessary within the department’s 2020/21 Governance Statement.</p><p><br>We will continue to look at how money can be spent most effectively against our priorities, including through the Integrated Review, and the Spending Review – both of which will inform the priorities of the new Department.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-07T10:50:15.753Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-07T10:50:15.753Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228103
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the diversion of 30 per cent of Official Development Assistance budget to departments other than the Department for International Development on (1) support for the poorest people, (2) the maintenance of transparency and effectiveness procedures, and (3) maintaining focus on poverty reduction. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7436 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>The 2015 Aid Strategy set out the Government’s new approach to aid where we embraced an integrated approach to delivering Official Development Assistance (ODA). This recognised the role of aid in tackling poverty and global challenges such as insecurity and that this serves our national interest. The delivery of ODA programmes by departments other than DFID has enabled us to leverage knowledge, skills and expertise from across government, delivering programmes that contribute to achieving the sustainable development goals and addressing the diversity of today’s development challenges. This collective effort has allowed our ODA programmes to deliver both strong development impact. The Government remains committed to ensuring that every pound spent on ODA is spent transparently and achieves maximum value for money for taxpayers.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:50:20.737Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:50:20.737Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228104
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Australian Aid and Canadian International Development Agency more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of international standing and influence of (1) the Canadian International Development Agency, following its merger with the Canadian Department of International Affairs and Trade, and (2) Australian Aid, following its merger into the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7437 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>We will learn from the examples of Australia and Canada, who run generous and respected development programmes from their foreign ministries. There are lessons we can draw from the experiences of other countries, but we will do this in a way that works best for the UK.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:09:43.85Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:09:43.85Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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50
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228105
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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Haiti: Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the Department for International Development’s involvement in Haiti, given reports by the community and international agencies of the continuing levels of poverty, unrest, sexual exploitation and abuse. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7438 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>While the UK does not have a bilateral development programme in Haiti, we support Haiti through our contributions to agencies such as the United Nations, European Union and the World Bank Group who have a strong presence on the ground. Our contributions are helping to make sure reconstruction reduces future disaster risks, health facilities are more climate resilient and the economy is better managed and supported. DFID holds itself to the highest standards and UK Aid must be delivered at all times in ways which do no harm. We will not fund any organisation that does not meet our high standards on safeguarding. Evidence suggests that sexual exploitation and abuse increase during crises and we must never be complacent. This is a long-term agenda and DFID continues to drive work to tackle sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment. We are making good progress with initiatives that root out perpetrators and improve support to survivors and victims.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:50:57.953Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:50:57.953Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228139
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star this property date less than 2020-07-28more like thismore than 2020-07-28
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Department for International Development remove filter
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star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading CDC: Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, in view of the reduction in actual Official Development Assistance, what plans they have to re-focus money given to the Commonwealth Development Corporation on poverty, including education and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights. more like this
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Baroness Tonge more like this
unstar this property uin HL7482 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>CDC invests in the poorest countries in Africa and South Asia to support the growth of companies that create employment, help transform economies, and improve people’s lives, through the goods and services they produce and the local taxes they generate. In 2019, the businesses into which CDC is invested employed 875,790 people; sourced from 1.84 million farmers; and paid $3.3 billion in local taxes.</p><p>As part of its ODA prioritisation process, the Government looked across its ODA programming including CDC. We are investing significantly less capital into CDC than originally planned at the start of the year. Funding will be focused on ensuring that CDC continues to take a targeted response that preserves, strengthens and helps rebuild economies across Africa and South Asia to mitigate the economic and health impacts of Covid-19. Funding originally earmarked for CDC will be re-purposed to ensure we can continue to focus on delivering for the bottom billion including by prioritising girls’ education, climate change, essential health, sexual and reproductive health rights, while also responding to Covid-19.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:33:52.963Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:33:52.963Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Tonge more like this
1227980
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid: Coronavirus more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made, if any, of the reduction in the annual UK aid budget as a result of the reduction in the UK Gross National Income due to the economic impact of COVID-19. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7334 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
star this property answer text <p>Given the likely decrease in the size of the economy this year, and therefore a decrease in the value of the 0.7% commitment, a package of £2.9bn of reductions in the Government’s planned ODA spend has been agreed. This package includes underspends, delaying activity and stopping some spend. The package will see some reductions made now, with arrangements in place to tailor spending further during the remaining months as we start to gain a clearer economic picture. As normal, there will continue to be adjustments in-year to individual departmental ODA spend to meet the 0.7% commitment.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-03T11:48:56.923Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T11:48:56.923Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227981
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what estimate they have made, if any, of the proportion of the UK aid budget now spent outside of the Department for International Development. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7335 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
star this property answer text <p>In 2019, 27% of UK ODA was spent outside of the Department for International Development. This includes spend by other government departments and funds as well as non-departmental spend such as debt relief and the proportion of gift aid used on ODA eligible activities.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-03T11:46:18.04Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T11:46:18.04Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227982
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what management and oversight precautions, if any, they are putting in place to (1) increase accountability of aid spending; and (2) prevent non-attributable day-to-day spending being re-badged as aid. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7336 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>The Government is committed to ensuring that every pound spent on Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) achieves maximum value for money for taxpayers based on the same high standards of accountability and effectiveness as all areas of public expenditure. Individual departments are responsible under public spending rules for monitoring all public money including their UK aid programming and ensuring that they deliver value for money. Robust parliamentary and independent scrutiny of the aid budget will continue – the form that Parliamentary scrutiny takes is for Parliament to decide. UK ODA continues to be spent in accordance with international rules on what constitutes aid as set by the Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:40:57.423Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:40:57.423Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227983
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development remove filter
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star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in redirecting aid programmes in each relevant country in Africa through (1) their country programmes, (2) multilateral programmes, and (3) the World Food Programme; and for full details in each case. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7337 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>Many bilateral and multilateral aid programmes across Africa have been redirected, prioritising health, humanitarian, growth and trade as well as education and nutrition, recognising that these components are vital both for the immediate response to COVID-19, and for longer-term recovery. The UK has successfully pivoted huge amounts of programming to support nimble and innovative responses in African countries.</p><p><br>For example, in South Sudan, the UK is making a significant contribution to government-led efforts to prevent and respond to cases of COVID-19, including through support for infection prevention and control as well as water, sanitation and hygiene activities. The UK’s flagship Sexual and Reproductive Health Programme (WISH) has been adapted in 24 countries across Africa to ensure the continuation of lifesaving services to marginalised women and girls despite COVID-19. Multilaterally, £20m has been provided towards the African Union’s new COVID-19 response plan which funds and deploys health workers, clinical equipment, and capacity building training to all 55 AU Member States. In 2020, DFID has so far provided USD 254million to support the World Food Programme’s operations – this includes a USD 19million contribution to The World Food Programme’s Global Services in response to COVID-19.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227984
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star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the extensive flooding across East Africa and the Horn of Africa in the context of the UK aid programme. more like this
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Lord Chidgey more like this
unstar this property uin HL7338 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>Across East Africa and the Horn of Africa, 25.8 million people are severely food insecure and 1.3 million have been affected by floods since March. The UK has responded to localised flood impacts through the START Network, including provision of relief items and recovery programming.</p><p>We are deeply concerned about the food security situation. Heavy rains in the region have provided conditions conducive to the unprecedented locust outbreaks, which will affect the food security situation even further. The UK is supporting the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) emergency appeal to help to control the increase of locusts across East Africa, as well as reduce the risk of swarms spreading into the Sahel.</p><p>The humanitarian situation will be exacerbated by the impact of COVID-19. We are urgently redirecting UK aid programmes right across Africa to respond to these compound risks.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:33:03.55Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:33:03.55Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid: Females more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Adolescent Girls' Education and Empowerment programme planned by the Department for International Development will still take place. more like this
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Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
unstar this property uin HL7346 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>The UK Government remains committed to delivering 12 years of quality education for all girls. Education, particularly girls’ education, will remain a top priority in the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and a priority for the Prime Minister personally. In my role as Special Envoy for Girls’ Education, I am working to accelerate progress towards getting marginalised girls into schools, staying there and staying safe, and benefitting from quality learning. I am working closely with international partners to encourage greater global ambition, coordination, and investment on girls’ education.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:12:33.79Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:12:33.79Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid: Poverty more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their announcement that they have identified a £2.9 billion package of reductions in their planned Official Development Assistance spend, what steps they are taking to ensure that reductions in such spend are made to programmes that have been found to be less effective at poverty alleviation. more like this
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Baroness Goudie more like this
unstar this property uin HL7282 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
star this property answer text <p>The First Secretary led a careful review process to look at every strand of the ODA budget and assess the impacts of spend. ODA spend for 2020 was prioritised to focus on key strategic objectives including poverty reduction for the ‘bottom billion’, tackling climate change and reversing biodiversity loss, championing girls’ education, UK leadership in the global response to Covid-19, and protecting the UK’s science base. These priorities will help the government to deliver our manifesto commitments and ensure that the UK is a global force for good.</p><p>The work of UK Aid to reduce poverty will remain central to the new department’s mission and we will continue to be guided by our responsibilities under the International Development Act.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-03T11:59:33.897Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T11:59:33.897Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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3575
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
star this property answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their announcement that they have identified a £2.9 billion package of reductions in their planned Official Development Assistance spend, what plans they have to publish a breakdown of those reductions, including (1) underspends, (2) activity delays, and (3) spending cancellations. more like this
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Baroness Goudie more like this
unstar this property uin HL7283 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>Revised ODA allocations for 2020/21 will be published by HM Treasury at Autumn Budget, and the Statistics for International Development published in 2021 will provide a full breakdown of the UK’s ODA spend for 2020. Currently we are discussing specific savings with suppliers and partners and we will publish the revised ODA allocations in due course after this process has been completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:06:18.567Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:06:18.567Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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3575
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their announcement that they have identified a £2.9 billion package of reductions in their planned Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend, what plans they have to publish the arrangements in place to reduce ODA spending in 2020. more like this
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Baroness Goudie more like this
unstar this property uin HL7285 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>Revised ODA allocations for 2020/21 will be published by HM Treasury at Autumn Budget, and the Statistics for International Development published in 2021 will provide a full breakdown of the UK’s ODA spend for 2020. Currently we are discussing specific savings with suppliers and partners and we will publish the revised ODA allocations in due course after this process has been completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:07:03.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:07:03.077Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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3575
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
star this property answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to their announcement that they have identified a £2.9 billion package of reductions in their planned Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend, by what process they came to their decision to reduce their planned ODA spend. more like this
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Baroness Goudie more like this
unstar this property uin HL7286 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>The First Secretary of State, supported by the International Development Secretary and ministers from ODA spending departments, led a cross government review to identify reductions in this year’s ODA budget needed to meet the 0.7% commitment. The careful review process looked at every strand of the ODA budget and assess the impacts of spend. Several review sessions were held in which Ministers prioritised programmes based on strategic objectives such as poverty reduction for the ‘bottom billion’, tackling climate change and reversing biodiversity loss, championing girls’ education, and the global response to Covid-19.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:07:25.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:07:25.077Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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3575
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
star this property answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what savings will make up the £2.9 billion package of reductions to the Government’s planned Official Development Assistance spend for 2020 announced by the First Secretary of State on 22 July, including (1) forecast underspends, (2) delays to planned activity, and (3) cancellation of planned spending. more like this
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Baroness Sheehan more like this
unstar this property uin HL7307 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>The First Secretary led a careful review process to look at every strand of the ODA budget and assess the impacts of spend. Ministers prioritised programmes based on strategic objectives such as poverty reduction for the ‘bottom billion’, tackling climate change and reversing biodiversity loss, championing girls’ education, and the global response to Covid-19. Currently we are discussing specific savings with suppliers and partners and we will publish the revised ODA allocations in due course after this process has been completed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:08:34.603Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:08:34.603Z
star this property answering member
4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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4548
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
star this property answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the First Secretary of State’s announcement of a £2.9 billion package of reductions to the Government’s planned Official Development Assistance (ODA) spend for 2020 on 22 July, what arrangements they have put in place to tailor ODA spending further during the remaining months of the year. more like this
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Baroness Sheehan more like this
unstar this property uin HL7309 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
star this property answer text <p>The Department, working with HM Treasury and other Government departments, is continually planning to ensure the UK meets its Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment. As normal, there will continue to be adjustments in-year to individual departmental ODA spend to meet the 0.7% target. DFID has been preparing for this by working with our Ministers and other aid spending Departments to prioritise our lifesaving aid, stop the spread of coronavirus and ensure our aid delivers the best value for money for the British taxpayer.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-03T12:26:58.48Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T12:26:58.48Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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4548
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government by what process they reached decisions on the £2.9 billion package of reductions to the Government’s planned Official Development Assistance spend for 2020 announced by the First Secretary of State on 22 July. more like this
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Baroness Sheehan more like this
unstar this property uin HL7310 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>The First Secretary of State, supported by the International Development Secretary and ministers from ODA spending departments, led a cross government review to identify reductions in this year’s ODA budget needed to meet the 0.7% commitment. The careful review process looked at every strand of the ODA budget and assess the impacts of spend. Several review sessions were held in which Ministers prioritised programmes based on strategic objectives such as poverty reduction for the ‘bottom billion’, tackling climate change and reversing biodiversity loss, championing girls’ education, and the global response to Covid-19.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:08:57.207Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:08:57.207Z
star this property answering member
4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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4548
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this
1227950
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Development Aid: Poverty more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that cuts made as part of the £2.9 billion package of reductions to the Government’s planned Official Development Assistance spend for 2020 announced by the First Secretary of State on 22 July will focus on programmes that have been found to be less effective in achieving poverty reduction. more like this
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Baroness Sheehan more like this
unstar this property uin HL7311 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
star this property answer text <p>The First Secretary led a careful review process to look at every strand of the ODA budget and assess the impacts of spend. ODA spend for 2020 was prioritised to focus on key strategic objectives including poverty reduction for the ‘bottom billion’, tackling climate change and reversing biodiversity loss, championing girls’ education, UK leadership in the global response to Covid-19, and protecting the UK’s science base. These priorities will help the government to deliver our manifesto commitments and ensure that the UK is a global force for good.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-07-31T12:09:27.593Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:09:27.593Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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4548
unstar this property label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this
1227850
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star this property date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Detention Centres: Refugees more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, and intend to have, with UNHCR and other governments and agencies, about (1) the resettlement of refugees and migrants, and (2) preventing existing refugee camps and detention centres becoming permanent. more like this
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Lord Hylton more like this
unstar this property uin HL7227 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
star this property answer text <p>The UK maintains an ongoing dialogue with UNHCR and a range of other partners, including other governments and agencies, and has a strong and constructive relationship across a range of asylum and resettlement issues.</p><p>Our resettlement schemes offer a safe and legal route to the UK for vulnerable refugees in need of protection. We work closely with UNHCR in the operation of our schemes. UNHCR is uniquely placed to identify those living in formal refugee camps, informal settlements and host communities who would benefit most from resettlement to the UK.</p><p>Refugee camps provide vital humanitarian assistance including shelter, food, clean water, and sanitation and medical services, but can also limit movement and longer-term options for refugees. As such, they are normally considered temporary measures of last resort. While camps provide a vital lifeline for many refugees a relatively small number (around 5.3 million refugees) live in them, with the majority in urban areas, informal settlements and out-of-camp individual accommodation.</p><p>We actively engaged in agreeing the Global Compact on Refugees, which aims to boost refugees’ self-reliance while simultaneously supporting generous host communities and countries – an approach that the UK has helped to develop and champion.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-06T11:18:57.503Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:18:57.503Z
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4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Hylton more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
star this property answering body
Department for International Development remove filter
star this property answering dept id 20 more like this
star this property answering dept short name International Development more like this
star this property answering dept sort name International Development more like this
star this property hansard heading Vaccination: Coronavirus more like this
unstar this property house id 2 more like this
star this property legislature
25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that there will be an equitable distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine among developing nations, if such a vaccine is developed in the UK. more like this
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Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this
unstar this property uin HL7229 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2020-08-05more like thismore than 2020-08-05
star this property answer text <p>As the world grapples with the burden of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK has been clear that equitable global distribution of a vaccine will be the best defence, enable collective recovery and reduce the risk of repeat outbreaks.</p><p>The UK is supporting the COVAX Advance Market Commitment (AMC) which aims to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines in developing countries. At the Global Vaccine Summit, which the Prime Minister hosted on 4<sup>th</sup> June, the UK repurposed £48 million to the AMC. At the Summit, AstraZeneca also announced a commitment of 300 million doses of the University of Oxford candidate vaccine to the COVAX facility.</p><p>The COVAX AMC will incentivise vaccine manufacturers to produce sufficient quantities of eventual COVID-19 vaccines and to ensure access for the world’s poorest countries. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organization are working together to ensure that the vaccines are affordable and available equitably. Through the deal with AstraZeneca, the University of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate have been committed towards the COVAX Facility.</p>
star this property answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
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less than 2020-08-05T09:57:55.97Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-05T09:57:55.97Z
star this property answering member
4584
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark more like this