To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what
assessment he has made of the implications for his policies on funding for (a) climate
impacts, (b) protecting civilians from harm, (c) gender inequality, and (d) supporting
inclusive peace processes of Oxfam’s request for £900 million of funding for humanitarian
appeals for Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan.
<p>The FCDO is committed to promoting the protection of civilians, tackling inequality
and the impact of climate change, and where possible and appropriate support peace
through our humanitarian efforts. The FCDO is prioritising spending that is vital
to protect against immediate threat to life and wellbeing, will prevent people falling
into humanitarian need, or will prevent delays to accessing healthcare, primary education,
sanitation and clean water. Ministers will make any adjustments and final aid prioritisation
decisions based on additional Official Development Assistance pressures this autumn.</p>
