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Written question asked by David Mundell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2020. It was answered by Anne-Marie Trevelyan (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Departmental Responsibilities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be taking on the Department for International Development legal obligation as set out in the International Development Act 2002 to prioritise poverty reduction.

Answer

Spending 0.7 percent of our national income on aid is enshrined in law. As per the Prime Minister’s statement to the House, the work of UK Aid to reduce poverty will remain central to the Foreign Commonwealth and Development office. We will undertake the necessary parliamentary process to transfer responsibilities under the International Development Act to the new department.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
67578
Session
2019-21
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Legislation
International Development Act 2002
Link
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