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 Thursday, 24 September 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Development Aid: Poverty

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 it is his policy to to spend UK aid on tackling poverty.

Answer: The Government will prioritise the bottom billion, the very poorest around the world, as part of our core mission.This is in our national interest and it will project the UK as a force for good in the world.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91694
Session: 2019-21
Related items: Evidence from the Prime Minister.
Wednesday, 16 September 2020
Parliamentary committees
House of Commons; Development Aid: Poverty
Monday, 5 October 2020
Written questions
House of Commons; Poverty
Monday, 5 October 2020
Written questions
House of Commons; Development Aid: Poverty
Tuesday, 6 October 2020
Written questions
House of Commons; Development Aid: Poverty
Tuesday, 8 December 2020
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Development aid Poverty
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