Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Sub-Saharan Africa: Poverty

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of UK aid in reducing extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Answer: The issues raised in the Hon Member's questions are among the most important humanitarian and development priorities for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), but our work on them cannot adequately be summarised in the answer to one parliamentary question. However, the Hon Member can find regular updates about that work by following the FCDO news feed on GOV.UK, and by continuing to attend our statements, oral questions sessions and urgent question responses in the House.

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