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Written question asked by Jack Rankin (Conservative) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Kirsty McNeill (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Development Aid: Corruption

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether decisions on future aid spending will take into account a recipient country’s score on the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index including with reference to (a) Turkey; (b) ii. Azerbaijan; and (c) Mongolia.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) Official Development Assistance (ODA) programme allocations for the next three years are set out in Annex A of the FCDO's Annual Report & Accounts 2025-26. They are prioritised for humanitarian, global health and climate and nature, underpinned by economic development. We are prioritising support for fragile and conflict affected countries to reach those in greatest need and reduce the harm caused by violence and atrocities. ODA is focused where it can have the greatest impact, supporting the most vulnerable and advancing our modern development approach.

The FCDO applies a robust framework of due diligence, risk assessment, delivery chain mapping, monitoring and assurance to help safeguard programme funds. We require partners to maintain appropriate controls to prevent, detect and report fraud, bribery and corruption, and we investigate allegations and take action where concerns are identified.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
25192
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Corruption Development aid Turkey Azerbaijan Mongolia
Link
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