It is a tremendous pleasure to serve under the chairmanship and respond to the debate on sexual and reproductive health and rights overseas aid. The minister acknowledged the work of the hon. Member for Rotherham in securing the debate and highlighted the importance of the International Development Committee's role. He addressed the challenges faced by women and girls globally, emphasizing Britain's commitment to promoting and protecting their rights through diplomatic efforts with allies and multilateral partners. The minister discussed the impact of reduced overseas development assistance (ODA) budgets due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other crises, noting that while the budget has been cut from 0.7% to 0.5%, efforts are being made to enhance and augment taxpayers' money through multipliers. The UK continues to support sexual and reproductive health rights with a significant portfolio of programmes and policies, including FP2030, the Global Financing Facility, the Women's Integrated Sexual Health Programme, and initiatives to end the AIDS epidemic. He mentioned that the UNFPA supplies partnership has received more than £200 million from the UK since 2019 for life-saving reproductive health products. The minister also highlighted the need for sustainable financing through domestic investment commitments by recipient countries, emphasizing the importance of integrating sexual and reproductive health into broader health systems strengthening work. The final part of the response reiterated the Government's focus on reducing maternal mortality, addressing roll-backs in SRHR and women's rights, securing sustainable financing, and advocating for marginalized populations. The minister concluded by stressing that Britain's aims in international development are driven by a commitment to girls and women's empowerment, particularly through education, family planning, and combating sexual violence.