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Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 6 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 November 2017 (named day). It was answered by Elizabeth Truss (Conservative) on Monday, 13 November 2017 on behalf of the Treasury.


Overseas Aid

Question

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate he has made of the overseas aid budget in cash terms in the next financial year.

Answer

The government has committed to spend 0.7% of Gross National Income (GNI) on Official Development Assistance (ODA) in each calendar year. Spend on ODA next year will therefore reflect GNI forecasts published by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) on 22 November. According to the latest available data, UK spend on ODA in 2016 was £13.3 billion.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
111588
Session
2017-19
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Development aid
Link
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