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Written question asked by Lord Bates (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 February 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Development Aid

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UN review Humanitarian Reset: Putting the People We Serve First, published on 10 March 2025; and what plans they have in light of that review to improve the (1) speed, (2) accountability and (3) impact of the UK's official development assistance system.

Answer

We strongly support the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator's plans, set out in his 11 March letter, to regroup, reform and renew the humanitarian system. We want to see a more localised, prioritised, efficient and effective humanitarian system. We are continually looking to improve the effectiveness of our official development assistance programmes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14041
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Development aid
Link
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