Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2020. It was answered by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 September 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Development.

Department for International Development: Contracts

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, whether her Department (a) has renegotiated or (b) plans to renegotiate contracts at a reduced value to account for a potential reduction in the Official Development Assitance budget.

Answer: The UK's 0.7 per cent Gross National Income target is directly linked to the performance of the UK economy. Like all other Government Departments, we need to make some tough prioritisation choices which will likely include the renegotiation of some of our contracts in light of the expected drop in GNI. In doing so, we will ensure that renegotiated contracts continue to deliver value for money for UK taxpayers and maximum impact for beneficiaries.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 77761
Session: 2019-21
Related items: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Contracts
Friday, 18 September 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Contracts Development aid Department for International Development
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk