Topical Questions 2020-07-15
2020-07-15
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Q1
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The UK's commitment to education for girls globally, the potential challenges in conflict zones.
Commends the Secretary of State for her work on global development. Concerned about peace-building after conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq, asks if she will meet him before leaving DFID to discuss a stabilisation force that can operate where NGOs cannot function.
Agrees to meet Tobias Ellwood before her term ends in DFID to discuss how to maximize UK efforts in peace-building using existing funds like the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund.
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Q2
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The pandemic's impact on debt payments and healthcare funding in the world's poorest nations.
Expresses concern that many of the world's poorest countries were spending more on debt than health care before the pandemic. Asks if the Government will support calls to cancel those debts so poorer countries can focus on tackling virus and climate change.
Notes £150 million contribution to IMF emergency fund. Continues to engage in Paris Club discussions and G20 talks to find long-term sustainable solutions for vulnerable countries' debts.
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Q3
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Ensuring UK taxpayers receive value for their international development spending.
Asks what steps the Department and new FCDO are taking to ensure taxpayer funds spent on international aid contribute effectively towards achieving goals set out in manifesto commitments.
Emphasises commitment to ensuring taxpayer money is well spent. Programs regularly reviewed for effectiveness, performance, and alignment with manifesto commitments. This will be a priority for the new FCDO.
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