House of Commons · General Debate
07 June 2021 · 2 other contributors
Opened by Andrew Mitchell Con Sutton Coldfield
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Andrew Mitchell raised concerns about official development assistance in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
Seeks leave to propose a debate on the matter of the 0.7% official development assistance target, highlighting its importance due to the failure to pass a technical amendment that would have restored it through the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill. He emphasises the humanitarian impact, including cuts to global health security, HIV/AIDS funding, and girls' education, and raises concerns about the lawfulness of the Government's actions.
Argues for an emergency debate on the matter of the 0.7% official development assistance target due to a technical amendment not being selected, which would have restored it through the Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill. He cites support from civil society organisations and legal experts, noting that the House maths against the Government's decision will not go away.
Calls for the right hon. Member to make an application for leave to propose a debate under Standing Order No. 24, and later confirms that Mr Speaker is satisfied with the matter's appropriateness.