10 15 2017-12-05 117630 Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle 20 To ask the Secretary of State of International Development, what proportion of the package of recovery and reconstruction for British Overseas Territories affected by recent hurricanes announced by the Prime Minister on 28 November 2017 is classified as ODA; and whether any amount of ODA has been diverted from other intended recipients as a result of that classification. Department for International Development false British Overseas Territories: Hurricanes and Tornadoes Brighton, Kemptown House of Commons 2017-12-12T10:10:59.38Z North East Bedfordshire Alistair Burt false 2017-12-12 Biography information for Alistair Burt <p>Under the current Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC) rules the three hurricane affected Overseas Territories, Anguilla, the Turks and Caicos Islands and the British Virgin Islands, are not eligible to receive Official Development Assistance (ODA) due to their Gross National Income (GNI) per capita being above the ODA eligibility cut off point. The United Kingdom (UK) Government has committed £142 million of non-ODA funding to the hurricane relief effort in the Overseas Territories. In addition up to £300 million of loan guarantees will be available to help the affected Overseas Territories access the funds needed to Build Back Better. ODA rules have not and will not stop Britain dedicating the money needed for the hurricane recovery and reconstruction the Overseas Territories.</p> International Development Lloyd Russell-Moyle 1 International Development 2019-07-02 International Development false Brighton, Kemptown 272301 Lloyd Russell-Moyle 1 International Development Department for International Development 2019-07-09T15:54:34.037Z West Worcestershire Harriett Baldwin false 2019-07-09 Biography information for Harriett Baldwin <p>The UK is playing its part in ending hunger and undernutrition through a substantial portfolio of agricultural and other economic development programmes, nutrition, agricultural research, social safety nets, resilience and humanitarian response interventions; through DFID’s bilateral programmes as well as support to multilateral institutions. But we are aware that more needs to be done if we are to end hunger by 2030, and the new report confirms the urgency. This is why we are discussing opportunities with partners for scaled-up and improved global interventions, to help reverse the negative trend on global hunger, including the German-initiated proposal for a major SDG2 moment in 2020.</p> To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the recent State of the World Food Security and Nutrition report findings that global hunger has increased for the fourth year running, what steps the Government is taking to (a) help end this trend and (b) help ensure that sustainable development goal two is achieved. Food Supply 20 1 2019-09-02 To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World's report which found that global hunger has increased for the fourth year, what steps the Government is taking to (a) tackle global hunger and (b) achieve the Sustainable Development Goal Two. International Development Department for International Development 20 false International Development 284895 Lloyd Russell-Moyle Developing Countries: Food Brighton, Kemptown 2019-09-09T15:35:49.303Z Richmond Park Zac Goldsmith false 2019-09-09 Biography information for Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park <p>The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report shows that without significantly increased efforts the world will fall far short of achieving the target of eradicating hunger by 2030. The UK is playing its part to ending hunger and undernutrition through its substantial portfolio of humanitarian support and longer-term responses to tackling chronic hunger and supporting food security by transforming agriculture. We are aware that the international community needs to do more. We are discussing opportunities for scaled-up and improved global interventions, including the German-initiated proposal for a SDG2 moment in 2020, and are supporting the Government of Japan in its preparations for the 2020 Nutrition for Growth Summit.</p> Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown International Development 2018-12-11T17:07:20.947Z North East Bedfordshire Alistair Burt false 2018-12-11 <p>DFID will publish a health systems strengthening position paper in 2019 outlining our approach to provision of quality, accessible services, ensuring respect for people’s rights and leaving no one behind. Across the world, countries will need stronger health systems if we are to make progress towards the UN Global Goal for health and well-being, including achieving universal health coverage.</p> Department for International Development false International Development To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, with reference to the Government’s response to the Fifth Report of the International Development Committee, HC246 of Session 2014-15 on Strengthening Health Systems in Developing Countries, when her Department plans to publish its position paper on health systems strengthening. 1 Developing Countries: Health Services 20 198914 2018-12-04 Brazil: Health Services Department for International Development 18387 2020-02-26T17:57:53.203Z Aldridge-Brownhills Wendy Morton false 2020-02-26 Biography information for Wendy Morton <p>The UK Prosperity Fund’s Global Better Health Programme aims to strengthen the health system in Brazil through technical collaboration. In particular, the programme focuses on addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer; and driving improvements in quality of care to reduce infection, injury or premature death. This will directly benefit women and poorer groups who are often particularly affected as a result of these health challenges. The programme in Brazil is currently in the inception stage, as part of which we will consider with our country partners the likely impact of the programme on different demographic groups such as indigenous women.</p> false International Development 1 2020-02-21 Brighton, Kemptown To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps the Government is taking to support improved (a) healthcare and (b) delivery of healthcare services to indigenous women in Brazil. 20 Lloyd Russell-Moyle International Development 2019-01-04 Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Overseas Aid International Development 1 20 To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps she has taken to ensure that the effectiveness of UK ODA will not be affected by reductions in the number of staff in her Department. 2019-01-09T14:23:52.36Z West Worcestershire Harriett Baldwin false 2019-01-09 <p>In common with other government departments and in response to a request from the Cabinet Office, DFID has been considering what support it may be able to offer other government departments in the event of a no deal EU Exit. This contingency planning is specifically for a no deal EU Exit scenario only.</p><p> </p><p>In all scenarios, essential DFID business must continue to ensure that we meet the 0.7% commitment, with impact and value for money. EU exit will not prevent us from continuing the lifesaving humanitarian work that we carry out around the world.</p> 205373 false Department for International Development International Development false Lloyd Russell-Moyle 2019-04-11T11:35:50.96Z West Worcestershire Harriett Baldwin false 2019-04-11 <p>Strong and resilient health systems that meet essential health care needs for all are central to our health efforts. DFID supports countries to mobilise and allocate more of their own domestic resources for health through international advocacy, multilateral investment and our programmes. We also fund technical assistance to strengthen and implement robust health financing strategies and reforms, helping countries to achieve ‘more money for health and more health for the money’.</p> 241479 2019-04-05 Developing Countries: Health Services To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that countries invest in their health care systems. International Development Brighton, Kemptown 20 Department for International Development 1 International Development 59862 Lloyd Russell-Moyle Department for International Development International Development Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Brighton, Kemptown 2020-06-22T16:59:16.71Z Berwick-upon-Tweed Anne-Marie Trevelyan false 2020-06-22 Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan <p>The Prime Minister discussed the merger with both Secretaries of State ahead of his announcement in the House.</p> false 2020-06-16 20 To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the merger of his Department and the Department for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs. International Development 1 Developing Countries: Poverty Department for International Development Brighton, Kemptown 1 2017-10-24 false 2017-10-31T11:19:59.107Z Penrith and The Border Rory Stewart false 2017-10-31 Biography information for Rory Stewart <p>The UK Aid Strategy, published in November 2015 (CM 9163), is clear that the government shapes all of its ODA spending according to the four strategic objectives set out in the strategy. All four of these strategic objectives support poverty reduction and all are aligned with the UK national interest. The Aid Strategy also commits the UK to drive progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, which have the eradication of poverty as their central objective.</p><p>In order to qualify as ODA, all expenditure must meet the eligibility criteria established by the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee.</p> To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the effect on global poverty reduction of the increasing proportion of the UK aid budget spent by Departments not subject to the International Development Act 2002. Lloyd Russell-Moyle International Development 20 International Development 109257 false 2946 Brighton, Kemptown International Development 20 2019-10-24T13:34:32.587Z South West Wiltshire Dr Andrew Murrison false 2019-10-24 Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison <p>The situation in Northeast Syria remains very fluid, and we are continually adjusting our assessment of the current impact on the humanitarian situation in the region at this stage. Prior to the recent military action, there were already 1.65 million people in need of humanitarian assistance in the region. The UN reports at least 170,000 people have been displaced since the Turkish military action began, including at least 70,000 children. Critical civilian infrastructure, including schools and hospitals, has also been affected by the conflict. The ongoing military action on the ground is also impacting the humanitarian response. Many NGOs have already had to withdraw staff, and some have suspended activities altogether. This is very concerning, and we are discussing closely with our NGO partners and the UN. The Secretary of State has been in contact with Sir Mark Lowcock, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, to identify any gaps in the humanitarian response, and ensure those affected by the situation in Northeast Syria are getting the support they need.</p> 2019-10-21 Lloyd Russell-Moyle Syria: Humanitarian Aid International Development 1 Department for International Development To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment his Department has made of the humanitarian situation in north east Syria. 0 1