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Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Thursday, 17 September 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 September 2020. It was answered by James Cleverly (Conservative) on Friday, 25 September 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


International Development Act 2002

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the oral contribution of the Prime Minister to the Liaison Committee on 16 September 2020, HC 744, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to amend the Development Act 2002.

Answer

As the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have said, the UK is committed to maintaining the 0.7 per cent of national income spend on development assistance. This commitment is enshrined in law and there are no plans to change this.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
91693
Session
2019-21
Related items
Evidence from the Prime Minister.
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons
Subjects
Developing countries Development aid
Legislation
International Development Act 2002
Link
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