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Written question asked by Adrian Bailey (Labour) on Wednesday, 20 March 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 (named day). It was answered by Penny Mordaunt (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 2019 on behalf of the Department for International Development.


Development Aid

Question

What recent assessment she has made of the potential effect on the strength of the UK international development sector of the UK leaving the EU.

Answer

DFID discusses regularly the impact of Exit with development organisations. Leaving the EU will not change the UK’s commitment to support the world’s poorest, and our world-class development sector will continue to be a crucial part of delivering that commitment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
909918
Session
2017-19
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Development aid Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk