Written question asked by Vicky Foxcroft (Labour) on Thursday, 13 January 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 January 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 January 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Development Aid: Disability
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to Part One of the National Disability Strategy, published on 28 July 2021, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that the UK’s Official Development Assistance spend for 2021-22 is disability-inclusive.
- Answer
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The UK is committed to promoting and protecting universal rights for all, including people with disabilities. The UK is aiming to launch the new FCDO Disability Inclusion Strategy next month to mark the Global Disability Summit. The strategy continues to be guided by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The International Development Strategy will be published in the Spring.
The first FCDO Disability Inclusion Board took place last month. The Board covered the forthcoming strategy, disability inclusive climate action and the Board Terms of Reference. The FCDO's work on Overseas Development Assistance disability mainstreaming across other departments will commence in the new financial year.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 103615
- Session
- 2021-22
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Disability Development aid
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