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<p>The UK is a leading supporter of cash in humanitarian response as an effective,
efficient, and accountable way of helping people affected by crisis meet a range of
basic needs. A considerable proportion of our humanitarian assistance is currently
delivered as cash (and vouchers) as per the UK Government's commitment at the 2016
World Humanitarian Summit. The UK also co-convenes the Grand Bargain Cash Workstream
with the World Food Programme.</p><p>As the Prime Minister has set out, the UK is
committed to spending 0.7 per cent of gross national income on development. We continue
to look at how this money can be spent most effectively in our national interest including
through the Integrated Review, which will report in the Autumn and inform the new
department's priorities.</p>
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