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1227981
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7335 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-03T11:46:18.04Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T11:46:18.04Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227982
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7336 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:40:57.423Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:40:57.423Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227983
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7337 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
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>
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T15:52:09.713Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1227984
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Africa: Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Chidgey more like this
uin HL7338 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:33:03.55Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:33:03.55Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
50
label Biography information for Lord Chidgey more like this
1228036
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid: Females more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
uin HL7346 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-06more like thismore than 2020-08-06
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-06T11:12:33.79Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-06T11:12:33.79Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4222
label Biography information for Lord Collins of Highbury more like this
1227921
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid: Poverty more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Baroness Goudie more like this
uin HL7282 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-08-03more like thismore than 2020-08-03
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-08-03T11:59:33.897Zmore like thismore than 2020-08-03T11:59:33.897Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3575
label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
1227922
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Baroness Goudie more like this
uin HL7283 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-31T12:06:18.567Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:06:18.567Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3575
label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
1227924
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Baroness Goudie more like this
uin HL7285 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-31T12:07:03.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:07:03.077Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3575
label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
1227925
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Baroness Goudie more like this
uin HL7286 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-31T12:07:25.077Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:07:25.077Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
3575
label Biography information for Baroness Goudie more like this
1227946
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-24more like thismore than 2020-07-24
answering body
Department for International Development more like this
answering dept id 20 remove filter
answering dept short name International Development remove filter
answering dept sort name International Development more like this
hansard heading Development Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
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
tabling member printed
Baroness Sheehan more like this
uin HL7307 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-31more like thismore than 2020-07-31
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
answering member printed Baroness Sugg more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-31T12:08:34.603Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-31T12:08:34.603Z
answering member
4584
label Biography information for Baroness Sugg more like this
tabling member
4548
label Biography information for Baroness Sheehan more like this