Context
The question arises from concerns about the potential reorganisation of DFID and its impact on long-term funding for programmes aimed at ending Female Genital Mutilation.
Question
Whether his Department plans to allocate long-term funding to end female genital mutilation. The International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is next week, and with some discussions around the potential reorganisation of DFID, there are worries about whether funding will be retained up to 2025 given that relationships underpinning these programmes take time to embed.
Answer from Andrew Murrison
Notwithstanding what may happen with the machinery of government, as my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State just said, I remind the hon. Lady that we are committed—indeed, we are legally obliged—to spend 0.7% of GNI. That is a firm commitment, and she should be in no doubt about it. We wish well for the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation on 6 February and look forward to making another important announcement about how we will work with international partners to strengthen laws, policies, and systems to respond to FGM.
Not addressed: The specific guarantee regarding funding up to 2025 was not provided.
How: Notwithstanding What May Happen With The Machinery Of Government
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